Water is essential to a healthy lifestyle Water is vital to health and being readily available in the United States, should be a regular consumption; and yet 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Chronic Dehydration can be linked to many chronic health issues; migraines, fatigue, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar...Good hydration comes from drinking a beneficial amount of plain or fruited water; everything else (juice, coffee, tea, soda, etc…) will dehydrate you. So drinking 3 cups of coffee in the morning does not count towards your water reserves – it actually depletes it!
Did you know?
The human body can survive between 30-60 days without food if properly hydrated; but only three days without water.
Water benefits
Moistens tissues such as with the eyes, nose and mouth
Maintains optimal digestive function
Aids in the absorption of nutrients
Boosts energy
Regulates body temperature
Aids in weight loss
Lubricates the joints
Facilitates blood flow
Supports efficient removal of toxins and waste from internal organs
Supports healthy brain function and production of hormones and neurotransmitters Promotes mental clarity
Lessens burden on the kidney’s and liver
Can help lower blood pressure by promoting healthy cardio metabolic function
Aids in regulating sugar and sodium levels
Can prevent formation of kidney stones
Plumps up your veins for blood draws
It is recommended that the average adult consume between 60 and 80 ounces of plain water every day – or 8 to 10 8 ounce glasses. This amount can seem overwhelming, but it is actually very manageable when spread out over the entire day. Changing habits can be difficult, so start small – for every cup of coffee, tea or soda, drink one cup of water. The more you drink it, the more you will crave it! Add more fluid filled foods to your daily diet; cooked or raw, you can’t go wrong!
Fluid Filled Foods
Apples Apricots Bananas Bean Sprouts Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Cherries Cucumbers Eggplant Grapes Lettuce Oranges Papaya Peaches Peas Pineapple Potatoes Squash Strawberries Tomatoes Watercress Watermelon
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