How Much Water Is Enough?
One thing I learned in the Green Berets was the importance of water and keeping my team well hydrated.
There were times our bodies required drinking several gallons of water a day just to stay hydrated.
Water intake is so important to the human body that the only thing our bodies crave more than it is oxygen.
You may not be aware that about 70 percent of your muscles and 75 percent of your brain are made up of water.
Every day you lose about two cups of water simply by exhaling.
Sweating, walking, and carrying on a conversation are just a few of the things that increase the amount of water you need daily.
How much water is enough? We have been inundated with information about loading ourselves with water.
Interestingly, this information was not out there until people started selling water.
Many medical professionals will now tell you to drink at least 64 ounces of water a day.
I do not keep track of how much water I drink, but I do make sure to drink water.
"Enough" water is when your body tells you it is no longer thirsty.
One good idea is to skip the bottled water and buy a good reusable container to keep with you.
I keep a container of ice water with me all day, and I sip on it throughout the day when I am thirsty.
Not only does this ensure I'm helping to replenish my body's water loss, but it also cuts down on giving into my cravings for soda.
Many people share a misconception that their body gets enough water from soda, coffee and other caffeinated drinks, but these drinks can actually cause you to become more dehydrated and steal nutrients from your system.
It is amazing to me the amount of sodas that we as a country drink, and I think we drink them out of habit more than out of taste.
The sad thing is soda has nothing in it worth drinking.
Soda is essentially a can full of poison.
Energy drinks and alcohol are too.
The good news about water is it is found in many of the things you eat, so long as you are eating healthy.
About 90 percent of the fruit juice or milk you drink at breakfast goes to replenishing your water reserves.
If you are eating four servings of fruits and vegetables daily, you will also be replenishing your body with about three cups of water because most fruits and vegetables are made up of about 80 percent water.
Remember that water plays many important roles in your body including protecting your organs, regulating your body's temperature, and aiding the digestive system.
Your body will let you know when it needs water, but I encourage you not to wait until you show signs of dehydration before you start to replenish your water reserves.
There were times our bodies required drinking several gallons of water a day just to stay hydrated.
Water intake is so important to the human body that the only thing our bodies crave more than it is oxygen.
You may not be aware that about 70 percent of your muscles and 75 percent of your brain are made up of water.
Every day you lose about two cups of water simply by exhaling.
Sweating, walking, and carrying on a conversation are just a few of the things that increase the amount of water you need daily.
How much water is enough? We have been inundated with information about loading ourselves with water.
Interestingly, this information was not out there until people started selling water.
Many medical professionals will now tell you to drink at least 64 ounces of water a day.
I do not keep track of how much water I drink, but I do make sure to drink water.
"Enough" water is when your body tells you it is no longer thirsty.
One good idea is to skip the bottled water and buy a good reusable container to keep with you.
I keep a container of ice water with me all day, and I sip on it throughout the day when I am thirsty.
Not only does this ensure I'm helping to replenish my body's water loss, but it also cuts down on giving into my cravings for soda.
Many people share a misconception that their body gets enough water from soda, coffee and other caffeinated drinks, but these drinks can actually cause you to become more dehydrated and steal nutrients from your system.
It is amazing to me the amount of sodas that we as a country drink, and I think we drink them out of habit more than out of taste.
The sad thing is soda has nothing in it worth drinking.
Soda is essentially a can full of poison.
Energy drinks and alcohol are too.
The good news about water is it is found in many of the things you eat, so long as you are eating healthy.
About 90 percent of the fruit juice or milk you drink at breakfast goes to replenishing your water reserves.
If you are eating four servings of fruits and vegetables daily, you will also be replenishing your body with about three cups of water because most fruits and vegetables are made up of about 80 percent water.
Remember that water plays many important roles in your body including protecting your organs, regulating your body's temperature, and aiding the digestive system.
Your body will let you know when it needs water, but I encourage you not to wait until you show signs of dehydration before you start to replenish your water reserves.
