Water is not only the most common substance on earth -- it's also the most common substance in the human body ...making up more than 60% of a person's weight.
The water in our bodies performs all kinds of tasks: transporting nutrients to the cells, keeping eyes, mouth, nose and other membranes moist, flushing toxins and waste out, maintaining temperature, lubricating joints and protecting organs. Yet many of us don't drink enough water daily from all sources to properly hydrate this wonderful system.
Add stress, exercise, or illness to your day, and it is possible to become dehydrated. Dehydration can be uncomfortable - even causing light-headedness and muscle cramps - at worst, it can become life-threatening---that's just how important water is to our bodies.
How much water should you drink each day? Somewhere in the range of 8 - 10 eight-ounce glasses is just about right. Sounds like a lot -- and I know it is a lot more than some of us get --- but it is possible to get that - and to get it in some surprising ways. Other liquids besides plain tap water can help you meet that quota - including fluids in watery foods like watermelon, celery and tomatoes. Tea, coffee, juice and even soda ( which I don't recommend!) help meet the 10 glasses a day goal. But pure water, whether from a tap or bottle is the real thirst-quencher and liquid cleanser your body craves!
When we are aiming to lose weight, water is a powerful ally! Did you know that sometimes we think we are hungry - even craving salty foods - when in actuality we are thirsty! So when you start to get a snack, ask yourself: am I thirsty. Even drinking water before eating a snack - or a meal - can help you feel fuller and avoid over-eating.
Whether you like your water plain, or with a twist of lemon or lime: you can indulge in this calorie-free, life enhancing liquid anytime you want!
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