Why is Water Good for You?
Water comprises approximately 70 percent of the human body mass. It is a crucial component of metabolic processes and detoxifies the system. It also serves as a solvent for many bodily solutes.
The human body tends to lose water quite easily everyday - through breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For the body to function properly, it is important to compensate for the water lost by consuming beverages and water based foods.
Weight Loss
Replacing high calorie drinks (like fruit juices, alcohol, soft drinks) with water helps in reducing your caloric intake and results in weight loss. Since water is a Zero calorie drink, drinking plenty of it will enable weight loss. Also drink a glass of water before having your meal, as it tends to reduce your appetite.
Energy
Even 5-7 percent of dehydration can make you feel very weak and cause muscle and leg cramping. If you find your energy low on certain days, try increasing your water intake, it will help you feel better.
Urinary Tract Infection
People who drink 2-3 liters of water a day seldom suffer from UTI and those who have it, can prevent a recurrence by increasing their water intake.
Kidney Stones
Water is the best remedy for kidney stones. Drinking 3-4 liters of water can help prevent kidney stones, especially in those with a genetic predisposition.
Headaches
Did you know that drinking less water can cause headaches? Water helps to wash away the by-products of metabolism and toxins which may cause headaches.
Healthy Skin
Water detoxifies the system and lends a healthy skin. Drinking 3-4 liters of water even for a week can have good effects on your skin.
When you lose more fluids than you consume. it leads to dehydration. Thirst, drinking lips, headache, smelly urine, and low blood pressure or flushed skin are some common symptoms of dehydration.
How much water should you drink?
Water= your weight (in kg) multiplied by 0.033. So, if you are 60 kg, you should drink about 2 litres of water every day.
Replacing high calorie drinks (like fruit juices, alcohol, soft drinks) with water helps in reducing your caloric intake and results in weight loss. Since water is a Zero calorie drink, drinking plenty of it will enable weight loss. Also drink a glass of water before having your meal, as it tends to reduce your appetite.
Energy
Even 5-7 percent of dehydration can make you feel very weak and cause muscle and leg cramping. If you find your energy low on certain days, try increasing your water intake, it will help you feel better.
Urinary Tract Infection
People who drink 2-3 liters of water a day seldom suffer from UTI and those who have it, can prevent a recurrence by increasing their water intake.
Kidney Stones
Water is the best remedy for kidney stones. Drinking 3-4 liters of water can help prevent kidney stones, especially in those with a genetic predisposition.
Headaches
Did you know that drinking less water can cause headaches? Water helps to wash away the by-products of metabolism and toxins which may cause headaches.
Healthy Skin
Water detoxifies the system and lends a healthy skin. Drinking 3-4 liters of water even for a week can have good effects on your skin.
When you lose more fluids than you consume. it leads to dehydration. Thirst, drinking lips, headache, smelly urine, and low blood pressure or flushed skin are some common symptoms of dehydration.
How much water should you drink?
Water= your weight (in kg) multiplied by 0.033. So, if you are 60 kg, you should drink about 2 litres of water every day.
Tips to stay Hydrated
1) Drink water when you wake up in morning
2) Always carry juice or water when out of home, either to office or shopping
3) Keep the body hydrated by drinking before, during and after you workout (drinking water every 15 minutes of exercise is advised)
4) Keep drinking water before getting thirsty for it
5) Limit caffeinated and sugary beverages-caffeine acts as a diuretic and can cause fluid loss more quicly; the fructose or natural sugars in fruit juices contain extra calories and can slow the body's ability to absorb fluids
6) Monitor your dluid intake
7) Packing ready-to-eat fruits in seal able lastic bags can be a great way to restore fluids and vitamins, especially when outdoors.
8) Always sleep with a bottle of glass or water by your bedside.
1) Drink water when you wake up in morning
2) Always carry juice or water when out of home, either to office or shopping
3) Keep the body hydrated by drinking before, during and after you workout (drinking water every 15 minutes of exercise is advised)
4) Keep drinking water before getting thirsty for it
5) Limit caffeinated and sugary beverages-caffeine acts as a diuretic and can cause fluid loss more quicly; the fructose or natural sugars in fruit juices contain extra calories and can slow the body's ability to absorb fluids
6) Monitor your dluid intake
7) Packing ready-to-eat fruits in seal able lastic bags can be a great way to restore fluids and vitamins, especially when outdoors.
8) Always sleep with a bottle of glass or water by your bedside.
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