If you're tired of plain water, but don't want to eat your fruits and vegetables, you may want to consider freshly made smoothies and juices. There are some vegetables that may be more palatable when blended in a smoothie or juiced with other ingredients. Experiment with different vegetables, and you just may find a combination that provides great flavor, nutrients and a refreshing source of hydration. Some great green smoothie ingredients include: We've already mentioned that you can eat better for hydration, but did you know that low-fat milk products can also help keep your hydration at healthy levels. Drinking a glass of skim milk with breakfast or pouring it over your favorite granola provides your body with essential fluids. In fact, a glass of non-fat milk contains almost 90-percent water. Some other great sources of fluids from dairy products include: Just because you're tired of consuming glass after glass of flavorless water doesn't mean you can't drink other fluids to maintain your hydration levels. There are many different options when it comes to drinkables that hydrate almost as well as water.

When formulating a hydration plan, most athletes and nutritionists begin by calculating the amount of water that must be consumed every day, but did you know that there are alternatives to plain water that can help boost your hydration levels as well as provide other health and performance benefits?

Here are five alternatives to water that will help you stay hydrated:

One often undervalued key to hydration is an athlete's diet. Food, especially fruits and vegetables, can be an incredible source of nutrition and hydration. Starting your day off with a bowl of mixed fruit and yogurt can give your hydration levels an incredible boost first thing in the morning. Some of the best hydrating fruits include:

• Melons
• Grapes
• Apples
• Oranges

Snacks and meals involving vegetables should never be overlooked. If you're feeling run down during the day, hydration could be an issue. Including crispy vegetables in your snacks and meals later in the day will keep hydration levels on par and give you essential vitamins for an energy boost. Try keeping some of the following veggies on hand:

• Lettuce
• Cucumbers
• Celery
• Carrots
• Tomatoes
• Bell Peppers

Raw vegetables naturally contain water, so always remember that a hearty salad made with your favorite vegetables will not only provide you with improved nutrition but improved hydration as well.

Fruits and vegetables are not the only ways to eat your water. There are several other great sources of hydration to consider when planning your meals. Oatmeal, chia seeds, salmon, shrimp and fresh seafood can give your body a much-needed hydration boost.

• Kale
• Spinach
• Green Beans
• Beets
• Leafy Greens

You don't need to be restricted to green juices and smoothies, including fresh fruits such as pears and apples will give your concoctions a sweeter flavor while keeping your fluids at healthy levels.

When considering supplementing your hydration routine with juices and smoothies, you may want to consider exclusively drinking freshly made smoothies. Many commercially processed juices and premade smoothies include preservatives and sugars that may counter any hydrating benefit you receive. Read labels on premade products to ensure that you're getting the natural ingredients you're expecting.

• Fat-free yogurt
• Cottage cheese
• Ricotta and other soft cheeses

Remember to make sure you're consuming skim milk and low-fat dairy products. Increasing your dairy consumption could also greatly increase your daily calorie intake if you're not careful. An excessive calorie intake causes your body to burn more fluids throughout the day.

• Coconut water
• Herbal teas
• Decaffeinated coffee
• Flavored water-based beverages

Coconut water is nearly 94-percent water. This can be a smooth-tasting alternative to water. Just make sure that you're choosing unsweetened coconut water. Many coconut water varieties have added sugars to sweeten their tastes. Consuming these increases your sugar intake and could detract from the health benefits you'd receive from unsweetened drinks.

Tea and coffee can also be a good sources of hydration. While many experts disagree on whether or not caffeine negates the hydrating effects of coffee and tea, decaffeinated coffees and herbal teas will definitely provide you with a decent level of fluids to keep you hydrated. Regular coffee and caffeinated tea may have some hydrating benefits, but we can't 100-percent assure you as to how much caffeine affects hydration.

There are many enhanced flavored waters commercially available. You can commonly find water that has been infused with vitamins, minerals and flavors to boost health and hydration. Just be aware that many of these flavored waters can contain artificial flavors, added sugars and unexpected preservatives. Take a close look at labels to make sure you're hydrating without ingesting unwanted ingredients.

TapouT sports beverages have been specially formulated to provide superior hydration over plain water and other sports drinks. TapouT includes 240mg of natural sodium; more than any other major sports beverage. This natural sodium helps keep your body hydrated longer than plain water. TapouT also contains the essential vitamins and electrolytes your body needs to perform. TapouT includes:

• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Chloride
• Vitamins A, C, E, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12

Including a TapouT beverage or two in your daily routine will not only provide superior hydration over water and other sources of fluids, it will give your mind and body a boost in physical and mental performance. TapouT comes in two delicious flavors, our original Citrus Kick and our low-sugar and low-calorie Cherry Lemonade Blast.