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Hydration is something very important to have a balanced diet.
Here are some tips and information to help you get hydrated.
•Drink plenty of water•
Drinking water is a good choice, especially between meals
It's a calorie-free way to quench your thirst
HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD YOU DRINK A DAY?--------------------------------->
YOUR BODY NEEDS MORE WATER WHEN YOU ARE:
Here are some tips and information to help you get hydrated.
•Drink plenty of water•
Drinking water is a good choice, especially between meals
It's a calorie-free way to quench your thirst
HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD YOU DRINK A DAY?--------------------------------->
YOUR BODY NEEDS MORE WATER WHEN YOU ARE:
- In hot climates
- More physically active
- Running a fever
- Having diarrhea or vomiting
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BENEFITS:
- Regulates your body temperature
- Removes waste
- Helps your body absorb nutrients
- Cushions your joints
- Helps convert food to energy
- Helps deliver oxygen all over the body
- Allows body's cells to grow, reproduce, and survive
- Promotes weight-loss
- Improves skin complexion
- Boosts immune system
- Prevents cramps and sprains
- Relieves fatigue
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TIPS:
DID YOU KNOW:
-Water composes 75% of your brain, 22% of your bones, 83% of your blood, and 75% of your muscles
-The average person could live without food for nearly a month, but could only survive about one week without water
-A healthy person can drink about three gallons (48 cups) of water per day
-Drinking water can speed up your metabolism
- Carry a water bottle for easy access wherever you are
- Freeze some water bottles. Take one with you for ice-cold water all day long.
- Choose water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. This can also help with weight management. Substituting water for one 20-ounce sugar sweetened soda will save you about 240 calories.
- Choose water when eating out. Generally, you will save money and reduce calories.
- Add a wedge of lime or lemon to your water. This can help improve the taste and help you drink more water than you usually do.
- Keep another glass next to your bed. Many of us wake up dehydrated first thing in the morning.
- Switch one glass of soda or cup of coffee for a glass of water.
- Drink small amounts of water throughout the day. Six glasses all at once isn’t good for you!
- Drink water before each meal
DID YOU KNOW:
-Water composes 75% of your brain, 22% of your bones, 83% of your blood, and 75% of your muscles
-The average person could live without food for nearly a month, but could only survive about one week without water
-A healthy person can drink about three gallons (48 cups) of water per day
-Drinking water can speed up your metabolism