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Lots of people might think they’re all muscle but about two-thirds of the human body is made up of water.
Water helps keep the body’s temperature stable, it carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, cushions joints, protects organs and tissues and removes wastes. One is losing water from the body through sweating, breathing, urine and faeces.
Being properly hydrated helps the body function at its best. Dehydration– not having enough fluid in the body– can cause headaches, fatigue, crankiness and poor concentration. It also affects the sports performance.
To stay properly hydrated, one needs to give their body a certain amount of fluids every day. This includes water, milk and other drinks.
Recommended daily intake of water based on using a small 350 ml – 12 oz. reusable water bottle.This the most practical bottle size for daily hydration needs because is easy to carry around for both kids and adults.
A person needs to drink more on hot days or during exercising. One should drink plenty of water before, during and after physical activity to put back what is lost through sweat. Most people often don’t feel thirsty even when they’re dehydrated, so it’s a good idea to drink water regularly even when not feeling thirsty.
Water and low fat milk are the best drinks to hydrate. They quench thirst without giving you all the sugar and additives found in fruit drinks and juices, soft drinks, sports drinks and flavoured mineral waters.
Here’s a fact: a 350 ml can of apple juice or cola contains the equivalent of seven teaspoons of sugar. Drinking just one 350 ml. can of soft drink every day adds up to 18 kilograms of sugar in a year! Sugar sweetened drinks are not a necessary part of a healthy diet. They should only be consumed sometimes – not every day
Drinking water also helps rinse the mouth and prevent tooth decay. Most tap water contains fluoride which helps develop strong teeth. On top of that, tap water is inexpensive compared to bottled water and all other drinks.
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