Wonderful, Wonderful Water Water is vital to wellness and drinking enough water will help you not only maintain a healthy weight but help you loose those unwanted, pesky pounds. Water is essential for every function of the body. It is needed for the digestion of food, to convert food to energy and to get rid of waste. It even helps you look younger
by keeping your skin hydrated and glowing. Just make sure it is from a pure, clean source. Bothered by a food craving/s? Try drinking a glass of pure water instead of giving into to the craving. You may just be dehydrated. Feeling tired and a bit cranky? Your body may be telling you that it is experiencing difficulties in functioning without enough water. Troubled by constipation? Increase water consumption on a steady basis to help keep you more regular. Tips for getting enough water for you body weight on a daily basis:
- Add a sprits of juice to flavor it up
- Have a glass of water when you first get up each day.
- Try to drink 4 ounces of water every hour throughout the day.
- Prepare for exercise by hydrating with water before you begin.
- Sip water while exercising to replace what is lost as you perspire in order to keep
your energy levels high.
- Learn to eat your water needs. For example: watermelon, which is 92% water, is an excellent choice. It is a good source of vitamins A, B6 and C, as well as less than one gram of fat and zero cholesterol per one cup serving. Other foods that can help you stay well hydrated and healthy: green beans, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, lettuce, zucchini, onion and pumpkin – they are all more than 90% water, too!
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