It’s very close to St. Patrick’s Day, so I can see why you thought I meant something different but I meant, drink lots of good clean water.
The old H2O, we need it and we need to drink it. Preferably from some filtered source or plain old clean tap water. It’s amazing how clean our tap water in this country, really it is, but the perception is that tap water is not healthy or clean. I drink it filtered from my refrigerator. Talk about cost effective.
There can be no life without water. I’ve heard this more than once from my scientist cousin. And of course, he’s right. Our bodies are about 60% water, more or less, and every day that we live, breathe and move, we lose the water we have. So, reasonable deduction tells us we have to replenish that which we are losing!
Our bodies use water to regulate our temperature, transport oxygen and nutrients to our cells, and assist in the process of digestion, metabolism and elimination. Without water, our bodies can’t flush out waste and toxins. Not getting enough leads to dehydration; and this leads to a number of health problems, one of which can be death. Are you with me so far?
We’re with you, Alana! Travel over to the Whole Foods Blog, Whole Story especially if you drink water. I hope you do because if you don’t – I’m calling your mom.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Keep a bottle or a glass of water on your desk while you work – having it handy makes it easier to drink.
- Avoid alcohol and coffee in excess, as well as soda and sugary drinks.
- Squeeze some fresh lime or lemon into your water for a flavor boost.
- Drink pure spring or filtered water in between meals. Too much water with food can dilute gastric acids making digestion weaker.
- Slowly sip a cup of hot herbal or green tea after a meal. This supports digestion and provides needed fluid.
- Make spritzers using natural sparkling mineral water, plain, or flavored, mixed with a little fruit juice.
- Eat whole juicy fruits and vegetables.
- Drink warm or room temperature water first thing in the morning to wake your system up and get things moving. Then spread your water intake out during the day to keep you better hydrated.
- If you have kidney problems or you take diuretics, talk to your health care professional about your individual water needs.
MikeZ_I’m telling on you, if you don’t drink up!
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