Is it accurate to say that you are drinking sufficient water each day? 5 hints that can assist with guaranteeing your hydration

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KEY STORY 

  • It is a known fact that water is important for the healthy regulation of bodily functions such as hydrating the body, maintaining a healthy body temperature, boosting metabolism, and aiding digestive health.
  • Despite the widespread awareness, people find it difficult to keep up with their daily recommended hydration goals. The fluid requirements may vary with gender, age, and health and environmental factors. The recommended amount of water for men is 3 to 4 litres per day and for women, it is 2 to 3 litres per day.

Tips to drink more water

Here are some ways to ensure that you’re drinking a healthy amount of water every day:
  1. Make a schedule: To drink more water throughout the day, you can plan your schedule and include water breaks and set daily hydration goals depending on your routine and health. Drinking a glass of water after waking up and before going to bed can be helpful as well.
  2. Set hydration reminders: If you are unable to keep track of your hydration, you can go for hydration reminders that can nudge you at regular intervals to drink water. You can simply go for inbuilt alarms and reminders on your phone or download applications that are dedicated to helping people fulfil their daily hydration goals.
  3. Keep a bottle near you: Keeping a water bottle near you can help you remember to drink water. Go for a reusable water bottle as it is environmentally friendly and you can refill it immediately once it’s emptied.
  4. Use water as a substitute: People often opt for drinks to accompany their meals. However, the inclusion of soft drinks, soda, and juices may add excessive sugar to the diet which can harm the health. A healthy alternative would be replacing the drinks with water but make sure that you avoid drinking water in between meals as it can curb your appetite.
  5. Infuse your water with flavours: Water does not have a taste of its own which may not be liked by many people. This may lead to conscious and subconscious resentment for water. A solution to this is the magical infused water. Infused water can help encourage people to drink more water. To make the process of drinking water interesting, you can prepare infused water by adding your favourite flavours such as berries, lime, kiwi, and cucumber

 

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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