Reasons to drink water
Drinking water (either plain or in the form of other fluids or foods) is essential to your health.
DRINKING WATER......
1. Helps maintain the balance of body fluids: Did you know your body is composed of about 60% water. Functions include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature.
2. Can help control calories
3. Helps energize muscles
4. Helps keep skin looking good: Water functions as a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid loss.
5. Helps your kidneys: Your kidneys cleanse your body of toxins as long as your intake of fluids is adequate. When your body is not getting enough fluids, urine concentration, color, and odor increases because the kidneys trap extra fluid for bodily functions.
6. Helps maintain normal bowel function: Adequate hydration keeps things flowing through your gastrointestinal tract and prevents constipation.
Tips to help you drink more water
Have a glass/cup with every snack and meal
Keep a bottle of water with you in you car, at your desk, or in your bag
Eat more fruits and vegetables. Their high water content will add to your hydration. About 20% of our fluid intake comes from foods.
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