Health Goals to Live By - Drink Plenty of Water ForHealth and Wellness
How much water do we really need? The average 150 pound adult is made up of approximately 2/3rds water.
That's 40-50 quarts of water or 80-100 pounds of water per person! Our bodies use about three quarts of water a day to carry out it's normal functions.
That water needs to be replaced with additional water and through the foods we eat.
Many experts agree that most normally active, healthy people do best when they drink about a ½ ounce of water per pound of bodyweight.
That's roughly eight to ten cups of water daily.
Caffeinated beverages do provide water but the caffeine causes the body to release water so these drinks are poor choices for hydration.
If you don't like the taste of plain water, squeeze in some fresh lemon or lime juice.
An easy way to determine if you are drinking enough water is that you do not feel thirsty and your urine is light yellow to clear in color.
Water is necessary for the proper functioning of all organs and systems in the body.
All parts of your body are made up of varying amounts of water.
You need it to properly digest your food, absorb nutrients, remove toxins and eliminate waste from the body.
It improves mental and physical performance.
Even mild dehydration can increase your chances of developing a headache, viral infection, heart attack or kidney stones.
Blood becomes thicker and harder to circulate, creating a feeling of brain fog and tiredness.
Tips for Drinking Water
Please consult your physician before making changes to your health regimen.
That's 40-50 quarts of water or 80-100 pounds of water per person! Our bodies use about three quarts of water a day to carry out it's normal functions.
That water needs to be replaced with additional water and through the foods we eat.
Many experts agree that most normally active, healthy people do best when they drink about a ½ ounce of water per pound of bodyweight.
That's roughly eight to ten cups of water daily.
Caffeinated beverages do provide water but the caffeine causes the body to release water so these drinks are poor choices for hydration.
If you don't like the taste of plain water, squeeze in some fresh lemon or lime juice.
An easy way to determine if you are drinking enough water is that you do not feel thirsty and your urine is light yellow to clear in color.
Water is necessary for the proper functioning of all organs and systems in the body.
All parts of your body are made up of varying amounts of water.
You need it to properly digest your food, absorb nutrients, remove toxins and eliminate waste from the body.
It improves mental and physical performance.
Even mild dehydration can increase your chances of developing a headache, viral infection, heart attack or kidney stones.
Blood becomes thicker and harder to circulate, creating a feeling of brain fog and tiredness.
Tips for Drinking Water
- Have a glass or two of water as soon as you get up in the morning and before bed.
Keep a glass of water by your bed if you get thirsty during the night.
Don't worry, your bladder will adjust. - Cold water will help you cool off and temporarily speed up your metabolism.
This can help you burn calories.
- If you feel cold, drink warm water with lemon or have a dilute non-caffeinated drink.
- Keep a source of water with you at all times.
Refillable water bottles with a built in filter can be filled at any faucet and have the added benefit of reducing the expense and waste generated by pre-filled water bottles. - Have a glass of water a few minutes before your meal to reduce feelings of hunger and provide water to aid the digestion process.
If you are in the habit of drinking at mealtime, take small sips.
Too much water while eating can interfere with digestion. - If you feel hungry between meals, take a moment and ask yourself, "Am I really hungry or am I thirsty?"Often you will find that you are really thirsty.
This can help you cut back on excessive calories. - Increase your water consumption when you are very active, if you are taking diuretics, or drinking alcohol and caffeinated drinks.
Please consult your physician before making changes to your health regimen.
