10 reasons why You Family & Friends should drink more water.
The human body is approximately 70% water and the human brain is around 90% water, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that we need to keep our bodies well hydrated.
Some of the benefits of drinking water are as follows:-
- Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue - Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert. As an added bonus, your energy levels will also be dramatically improved.
- Promotes Weight Loss – Hydrating your body removes by-products of fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up your tummy if consumed prior to meals), reduces hunger (water is a natural appetite suppressant!), raises your metabolism and has zero calories!
- Flushes Out Toxins – Speeds up the way the body gets rid of waste through sweat and urination which reduces the risk of kidney stones and UTI’s (urinary tract infections).
- Water Helps Energise Muscles – When muscle cells don’t have adequate fluids then they don’t work as well and performance can suffer
- Improves Skin Complexion - Moisturizes your skin, keeps it fresh, soft, glowing and smooth. Gets rid of wrinkles. It’s the best anti-aging treatment around!
- Aids Digestion - Aids in digestion as water is essential to digest your food and prevents constipation.
- Boosts Immune System - A water guzzler is less likely to get sick. And who wouldn’t rather feel healthy the majority of the time? Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu, cancer and other ailments like heart attacks.
- Natural Headache Remedy - Helps relieve and prevent headaches (migraines & back pains too!) which are commonly caused by dehydration.
- Prevents Cramps & Sprains - Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint pain is less likely.
- Puts You In A Good Mood - When the body is functioning at its best, you will feel great and be happy!
Save Money - Water is FREE! Even if you choose bottled/filtered water, it’s STILL cheaper than that high sugar and fat-filled latte or fizzy drinks
Water also has the added benefit of sending the message to your body that you have chosen to live a healthy life style and it will prompt your body to help you achieve your goals.
Experts differ on how much water that you should drink each day, some say 2-3 litres, while others have complicated formulas based on body weight. One simple way to know if you are drinking enough water is to check that your wee is virtually clear.