If you’re not a water drinker, it’s time to turn yourself into one!
Drinking water every day is key to maintaining good health. Your body is made up mostly of water — doesn’t it make sense to replenish the good old H2O instead of filling up on soda or sugary fruit juices?
Plus, did you know that the brain often mistakes thirst for hunger?
Before running to the nearest snack machine, try drinking a few glasses of water and waiting about 20 minutes — your craving may just go away.
So how much water do you really need?
Well, a general rule of thumb is about eight ounces of water eight times a day, but there’s no strong scientific evidence to support that recommendation.
In fact, some experts actually recommend 13 glasses for men and 9 for women!
That may seem like a lot of water, but your body loses about 10 glasses in the course of a day.
And if you’re exercising, pregnant, or breastfeeding, or you live in a hot or humid climate, your water loss is greater, so you should increase your intake!
Take my advice and drink up — it’s H2Ohhh so good for you!
One tip: If you’re having a hard time getting used to the taste of water, try adding a lemon wedge for a hint of sweetness!
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And I love dropping a couple of strawberries, a slice of lime, and a few mint leaves into a piticher of ice water! A Native American friend of mine calls this “sassy water”. Yes, drinking lots of water is essential in NW Alabama summers.
LOL! Sassy water…nice!
Yes!! “Sassy water” love it! Have a great day.
Renee
Totally, Positive Boomer! Water is super awesome!
I can’t go through a day at work or anywhere without my water bottle! Love it! Have a great Saturday, Renee!
Thank you Lauren. Yes that water bottle goes everywhere. Have a wonderful Saturday. We finally have lots of sunshine. Love it!
May I suggest another 2 reasons to drink more water: 1. For several years I had recurrent kidney stone attacks. They stopped when i made a conscious effort to increase my fluid intake, 14 years ago. 2. The supervisor of a call centre told me that her workers often came to her asking for a Tylenol or aspirin for their headache. She would tell them to drink a glass of water and come back if that didn’t work. 9 times out of 10 the glass of water was all they needed. -Bob
Thank you for your comment. I totally believe what you mentioned!! I have my Hubby drinking much more water than he used to and he has noticed a difference as well. Water is so darn good for us! Have a super day.
Renee
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