- Unlike oxygen water plays a vital role for a person to live
- Water comprises approximately 70 per cent of the human body mass.
- It is crucial component of metabolic processes and detoxifies the system.
- It transports nutrients through blood to all tissues
- It acts as vehicle for the waste products, which are excreted out.
- The human body tends to lose water quite easily everyday- through breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements.
- Since water is a zero-calorie drink, drink plenty of it will enable weight loss. Also drink a glass of water before having your meal, as it tends to reduce your appetite.
- Depletion of water in the body leads to dehydration
- Even a 5-7 per cent of dehydration can make you feel very weak and cause muscle and leg cramps. So, if your energy low on certain days, try increasing your water intake, it will help you feel better.
- Most people have been able to correct constipation simply by drinking 2 or4 glasses of water on waking up.
- People who drink 2-3 liters of water a day can prevent recurrence of urinary tract infections.
- Drink 3-4 liters of water can help prevent kidney stones.
- Adequate water intake will detoxify the system and lends a healthy and glowing skin.
Do you know?- During infections and fever the liquid intake should be increased as losses are higher
- A thin person has a higher per cent of water than a fat person
- Man have more body water than women
- Your water needs depend on many factors like health, the lifestyle you lead and place you live in.
- Lesser water intake will cause headaches.
- The Institute of medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of the total beverage consumed in a day. Whereas that for women it is 2.2 litres (about 9 cups)
- Water= your weight (in kg) multiplied by 0.033.
Tips to stay hydrated:
- Drink water when you wake up in the morning
- Always carry fruit juice or water when out of home, either shopping or to office.
- Keep the body hydrated by drinking before, during and after your workout (drinking water every 15 minutes of exercise is advised)
- Keep drinking water before feeling thirsty.
- Limit carbonated and sugar beverages- caffeine acts as a diuretic and can cause fluid loss more quickly, the fructose or natural sugars in fruit juices contain extra calories and can slow the body’s ability to absorb fluids.
- Packing ready to eat fruits in seal able plastic bags can be great way to restore fluids and vitamins, especially when outdoors
- Always sleep with a bottle or a glass of water by your bed side.
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