Why drinking water is important
Many of you know that drinking water is important but have no idea why, so let’s take a brief look at the main reasons why drinking water is so important.
- It prevents dehydration, which is a rather dangerous condition
- Water is needed for the proper work of your brain
- Drinking enough water helps your entire body function the right way
- It reduces your risks of having a UTI or kidney infection
- Drinking water helps provide healthy bowel movement
- It helps prevent overeating and therefore gaining weight
- Water maximizes your physical performance
- Proper hydration prevents and sometimes completely eliminates headaches
- Drinking enough water is good for your energy level
- It reduces your chances of having kidney stones as well as helps to treat the existing ones
- Proper hydration helps lose weight
- It prevents hangovers
As you can see, there are many benefits of drinking enough water, so make sure to maintain a proper hydration routine.
Set notifications on your phone
If you are one of those people who keep forgetting to drink water during the day, you might want to try setting notifications on your phone. In fact, it’s super easy - just add a few alarms at the times you want to drink a glass of water, and drink every time the alarm on your phone rings. You can also download a special app, but setting the alarm is the easiest and most accessible option for most people.
Get a water bottle
This top will perfectly work for active people since, no matter where you are or what you do, you can always drink some water from your water bottle. Apart from that, it’s easier to track how much water you have already drunk as well as how much more you need to drink since water bottles have a certain volume. For example, if your bottle is 750ml (25 oz.), you know that you need to drink about two bottles per day.
Remember that other liquids count too
Many people think that they need to drink 2 liters (68 oz.) of water per day regardless of the other drinks they have. Well, it’s a myth. Moreover, most advanced healthcare providers claim that all the drinks count into your daily liquid intake, but they recommend water simply because it’s healthier than coffee or drinks that contain a lot of sugar. To put it simply, you can count other drinks into your daily liquid intake, but avoid substituting water with drinks that contain a lot of sugar.
Start your day with a glass of water
If you struggle to drink enough water during the day, try starting your day with a glass of water. It is super healthy and helps maintain your perfect daily water intake. In fact, a glass of water in the morning boosts the work of our digestive system and replenishes the moisture we lose at night. So a simple glass of water in the morning can make you feel a lot better. Plus, we all have a certain morning routine and adding a glass of water to it won’t be big trouble for anyone.
Drink a glass of water before each meal
Another tip that will help you stay hydrated is drinking a glass of water before each meal. The tip is pretty simple, plus, it will help you avoid overeating and therefore gaining extra weight. In addition to that, this tip will be super useful for those people who are trying to lose extra weight healthily since, as we have already mentioned above, it helps prevent overeating (though don’t drink right after your meal because you will feel hungry way sooner). So, no matter if you eat at home, at work, or in a restaurant, make sure to have a glass of water before your meal.
Try flavored water
Some people say that they cannot drink water simply because it tastes bad and even makes them feel nauseous. Well, believe it or not, there is a very simple solution to this problem, which is flavoring water. Just add some lemon and mint to your water, let it sort of “brew” for a few hours, and enjoy refreshingly tasting water. You can also try other recipes with oranges, cucumber, or various types of berries. Once you find your perfect recipe, you will no doubt like drinking water.
Wrapping up
Hydration is super important for your health. It makes us feel better, gives us energy, as well as minimizes or even eliminates the symptoms of certain diseases. So if you still do not drink enough water, make sure to get into the habit, using our tips and trick
