RESOURCES

Guides for Sports, Recovery & Family

Welcome to SumGood's Resources, a growing library of evidence-based hydration guides for athletes, families, pregnant and breastfeeding women, parents, and caregivers of older adults. Every article is grounded in published science, with key claims anchored to a 2024 clinical study from Mount Saint Vincent University. Browse by topic below, or start with one of our pillar guides:For Sports·For Recovery & Wellness·For Daily Hydration.

How Much Water Do You Actually Need Per Day? The Honest Answer (It's Not 8 Glasses)

SumGood Foods Inc. · Scientific reviewer: Dr. Bohdan L. Luhovyy, PhD, MSVU · April 21, 2026 · 8 min read You've probably heard you need 8 glasses of water a... Read more...

Hydration for Kids: A Pediatric Guide to Recognizing Dehydration and Choosing Safe Drinks

SumGood Foods Inc. · Scientific reviewer: Dr. Bohdan L. Luhovyy, PhD, MSVU · April 21, 2026 · 8 min read Most kids don't recognize they're thirsty until they're already mildly... Read more...

What to Drink When You Feel Nauseous: Evidence-Based Hydration for Morning Sickness, Migraines, and Stomach Bugs

SumGood Foods Inc. · Scientific reviewer: Dr. Bohdan L. Luhovyy, PhD, MSVU · April 21, 2026 · 8 min read When you're nauseous, the standard "drink more water" advice can... Read more...

Hydration During Breastfeeding: How Much Water You Actually Need (and Why Electrolytes Matter)

SumGood Foods Inc. · Scientific reviewer: Dr. Bohdan L. Luhovyy, PhD, MSVU · April 21, 2026 · 8 min read Your baby gets her water needs met first. You get... Read more...

Hydration During Pregnancy: A Trimester-by-Trimester Guide to Staying Hydrated Safely

SumGood Foods Inc. · Scientific reviewer: Dr. Bohdan L. Luhovyy, PhD, MSVU · April 21, 2026 · 8 min read By the time most pregnant women feel thirsty, plasma volume... Read more...

Why Electrolyte Ratios Matter More Than the Brand on the Bottle: The 5:1 Potassium-to-Sodium Story

SumGood Foods Inc. · Scientific reviewer: Dr. Bohdan L. Luhovyy, PhD, MSVU · April 21, 2026 · 8 min read The biggest secret in the sports-drink aisle is who those... Read more...

Post-Exercise Hydration Recovery: What 60 Adults Taught Us About Thirst, Fatigue, and Nausea

SumGood Foods Inc. · Scientific reviewer: Dr. Bohdan L. Luhovyy, PhD, Mount Saint Vincent University · April 21, 2026 · 8 min read Most freezie brands run focus groups. We... Read more...