3 Signs You Need To Start Eating More Carbs

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When your body burns fat for energy, it produces molecules called ketones. You pee them out, along with sodium, which can cause dehydration and headbangers. Sip a little extra water during the day, or drink a sodium-enhanced supplement pre-workout, like Nuun Vitamins ($7, nuunlife.com).

This easy water bottle hack will help you stay properly hydrated every single day:

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Carbs aid in the production of illness-fighting antibodies. So if you’re over-skimping—for many, that’s under 100 grams per day—you may get sick more often. Unrefined carbs like sweet potatoes can help keep you healthy and on track.

This article originally appeared in the June 2017 issue of Women’s Health. For more great advice, pick up a copy of the issue on newsstands now!