Whether it’s bottled, purified or straight from your tap, water improves your mental and physical performance, increases your energy, keeps your skin healthy and glowing, helps you lose weight, reduces headaches, and aids in digestion. It’s readily available to nearly everyone in the modern world, and it’s free.
So that brings up the question, why don’t people drink more of it?
About 20% of Americans drink no water, and 42% drink two glasses or less daily. Inadequate water intake causes a decrease in total blood volume, constriction of blood vessels and an increase in blood pressure. Water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues. Many people who don’t drink enough incur excess body fat (reduced ability to metabolize or burn fat), poor muscle tone and size, decreased digestive efficiency and organ function, and experience joint and muscle soreness. Most of these ailments listed are treated by expensive medication or elaborate health practices, when all that is needed is a short walk to the fridge.
So how much should the average person drink? The schools of thought vary, but on average the typical adult needs almost 100 ounces of water daily. About one-third of this usually comes from the water from the food we eat. This means that most people should drink at least eight eight-ounce glasses of water daily. Note that varying factors, including your health, body weight, how active you are and where you live, will adjust the actual amount.
When should you pour yourself a glass? Well, don’t wait until you’re thirsty to have a drink – you’re already dehydrated if you feel thirsty. First thing in the morning is a great time because you wake up naturally dehydrated and can help flush out all the toxins that have stored up in your body during the night. Your kidneys will thank you for that. Drinking a glass right before bed has shown to eliminate the urge for a midnight snack (or at least the hunger pangs that cause this). In fact, many people who experience hunger are actually just dehydrated.
So if you’re thinking of dieting, desiring better skin, or trying to feel better in general, pour yourself a glass of one of the cheapest easiest solutions you can, water.
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