Our bodies need water, they are made of mostly water. Water is necessary for you body to digest and absorb vitamins and nutrients. It also detoxifies your liver and kidneys, and carries ways waste from the body. When it comes to digestion, it just cannot happen without water. Fiber alone cannot aid proper digestive function by itself. In fact without water as its partner good fiber goes bad, causing constipation and extreme discomfort. Also if you are dehydrated your blood literally thickens, and you body has to wrk much harder to help blood circulate. As a result, the brain becomes less active, its hard to concentrate, your body fells fatigued, and you just feel drained. Water can also aide in a healthy diet. Water is a natural appetite suppressant, so developing a good water drinking habit can be a long-term aid in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Its also impotent to remember that when the body is dehydrated, fat cells get "rubbery" and cannot be easily metabolized. This means that its harder to lose weight when you don't drink enough water.
Quick ways to get and stay Hydrated
- Have a glass of water when you first get up each day
- Have a water bottle at your desk and try and drink half of it each hour
- Don't wait until you are thirsty to have a drink- you are already dehydrated if you feel thirsty
- Prepare for exercise by hydrating with water before you begin.
- Sip water while exercising to replace what is lost as you perspire in order to keep your energy levels high
- Add fruit, vegetables, or a bit of juice to flavor up your water. You will also receive the added benefits of getting more vitamins and minerals.
The rule of thumb for intake of water is 1 ounce for every 2 pounds of body weight. 150lbs/2 = 75 ounces of water per day. This is a minimum!
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