Do You Know The Importance of Adequate Water Intake?
We’ve talked quite a bit about food, the correct portions and sizes, as well as the components of food that we eat. However, there’s barely been any mention at all of water and the amount of hydration our body requires. It’s time we remedy that, especially considering just how important water is for our optimal health. Did you know that water makes approximately 60 to 75 percent of our body weight, depending on our gender, age and body composition? That equates to almost two-thirds of the human body being made up of water. If that doesn’t give you valuable insight into the importance of water, consider this: Water has multiple roles, like regulating body temperature, lubricating joints, and removing toxins and waste products from the body. However that’s not all, the real relevant fact to consider here is that being properly hydrated also helps regular your appetite – something that is quite essential for anyone intending to lose any amount of weight. In fact, here’s something to try - the next time you find yourself with an uncontrollable craving, consider the possibility that you may actually just be dehydrated. Try drinking a tall glass of water before reaching for a snack and see if your hunger or craving abates. We can almost guarantee that it will. As we mentioned just now, hydration is absolutely crucial for optimal health. Unfortunately however, not only do people not pay the necessary attention to their hydration needs, rather they also opt to fulfil their water requirements by depending on other liquid sources. Ask yourself, how many times has it been that instead of drinking water, you reached for a can of your favorite soft drink, a box of juice, a cup of coffee or tea? In an ideal weight loss circumstance, it is absolutely mandatory that the majority of your liquid consumption be pure water. You want to lose weight? You’ll have to replace all sodas, fruit juices, and other sugary drinks with water – there are no two ways about it. Moderate amounts of coffee, teas, and broths can also be included in your diet but we recommend drinking at least half of your body weight in ounces, every day.
