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How to Drink More Water
By: Brian Neal
Water is essential for basic wellbeing --
all your organs and bodily systems need it to function, and health
professionals always advise drinking enough water. But swallowing glass after
glass of water is boring, and it can be hard to make sure you drink enough
water every day. Here are some tricks to help you increase your daily intake
and stay hydrated.
1. Drink first thing in the morning. As
soon as you wake up, have a full glass of water before your coffee, tea or
milk. Besides making you feel good, water rejuvenates your metabolism and keeps
your body energized.
2. Get a cool water bottle. Sometimes you
need to trick yourself to enjoy drinking water. Drinking from a cool bottle or
container can encourage you to drink more and help make the process less of a
chore.
3. Add flavor. You can make water more
appealing by adding natural flavoring such as fruit juice. Squeeze half a lemon
or orange into your water for a refreshing way to increase your intake.
4. Add fruit to your diet. Eating fruits
with high water content contributes to your daily intake. For example,
watermelon is 80% water, tastes sweet, promotes healthy body functions and
contains lycopene, an important antioxidant.
5. Exercise regularly. Regular exercise
can make you thirsty and encourage you to drink more water. Some people find it
easier to drink water after their heart rate returns to normal, while others
can sip comfortably as they exercise.
6. Drink on an empty stomach. Trying to
drink water on a full stomach can be uncomfortable. Wait until your stomach is
empty for an easier way to drink more water.
7. Keep a water bottle with you. Having
your water bottle nearby when you take work breaks, watch television or go out
for a walk will help you consume more water throughout the day.
Our bodies need water to function well and
the importance of staying hydrated can't be overemphasized. There is no minimum
recommended amount to drink -- your needs can change depending on your activity
level. If you are thirsty, your body is telling you that you need more water,
so drink as much as you need to stay hydrated.
