How Much Water Should You Be Drinking?
While the exact amount of water people need per day is up for debate, studies say adults need nine to sixteen cups of water each day. This number varies depending on activity level, age, and how much water people are consuming through other beverages and foods. So what's a good rule of thumb to live by?
Take your body weight and divide it by 2.
That is how many ounces of water you should aim for each day!
Water is the second most popular beverage in the U.S. after soft drinks, did you know that?
Soda is a huge health hazard, upping the risk of obesity, stroke, and several other heart problems. However, these dangers can be avoided if people choose to drink water instead, which doesn’t have negative side effects but endless benefits!
FLUID BALANCE
Roughly 60% of the body is made of water. Drinking enough water maintains the body’s fluid balance to help transport nutrients in the body, regulate body temperature, digest food, and more.
CALORIE CONTROL
Drinking water can help with weight loss. Numerous studies have found a connection between water consumption and losing a few pounds. The secret reason? Water simply helps people feel full, so as a result they consume fewer calories.
MUSCLE FUEL
Sweating causes muscles to lose water and when the muscles don’t have enough water, they get tired so for extra energy, try drinking water to push through.
LUBRICATES JOINTS
As if we needed anymore reasons to stay hydrated during your workout - water promotes healthy joint functions.
CLEARER SKIN
Certain toxins in the body can cause the skin to inflame, which results in clogged pores and acne. While science saying water makes the skin wrinkle free is contradictory, water does flush out these toxins and can reduce the risk of pimples.
KIDNEY FUNCTION
Our kidneys process 200 quarts of blood daily, sifting out waste and transporting urine to the bladder. Yet, kidneys need enough fluids to clear away what we don’t need in the body.
PRODUCTIVITY BOOST
In order to really focus, a glass of water can help people concentrate, stay refreshed and alert.
SHOCK ABSORBER
Water acts as a shock absorber for our brain and spinal cord. It's also needed by our brain to manufacture hormones and neurotransmitters.
FATIGUE BUSTER
One of the most common symptoms of dehydration is tiredness.
HANGOVER HELP
If booze has got the best of you, grab a glass of water to hydrate the body and stop that pounding headache.
PAIN PREVENTION
A little water can really go a long way. Aching joints and muscle cramps and strains can all occur if the body is dehydrated.
HEALTHY DIGESTION
Nobody wants to deal with digestion issues. Luckily, drinking enough water adds fluids to the colon which helps make things move smoothly.
HEALTHY URINATION
I don't think anyone wants to deal with urination issues either. Drinking water helps flush out our body's waste.
FIGHTS SICKNESS
Water may help with decongestion and dehydration to help the body bounce back when feeling under the weather.
Shall I continue? I think you go the point. Don't skimp out on the water!
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