Water doesn’t get the same media attention as green tea, antioxidants, and the latest diets. Yet it plays a much more critical part in our daily lives.
Our bodies are made up of approximately 60% water, and every system depends on it. So water is not only important for healthy skin, hair, and nails, it also aids in controlling our body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure. With this in mind let’s take a look at some of the tricks that will make the task of drinking water so much easier and more enjoyable.
Add a flavour to your pitcher
Chugging several glasses of water a day can seem like torture when every cup is tasteless. Add a bit of excitement by infusing fresh fruit (grapefruit, strawberries, lemon), veggie slices (cucumber, ginger, celery), and herbs (basil, mint, lavender) into your carafe.
Eat water-rich foods
One sneaky way to increase the amount of water you consume on a daily basis: is to eat your H2O. Add fruits and vegetables with a high water content to your grocery shopping list. Some top picks include cucumber (96% water), zucchini (95% water), watermelon (92% water), and grapefruit (91% water).
Set daily goals
Decide how many glasses or litres of water you want to consume every day and zero in that figure as your daily target. In ideal cases, men should consume at least 2.5 litres and women should consume at least 2 litres of water every day.
Invest in a water bottle
It will not only help you make hourly goals but also keep track of the amount of water you consume throughout the day.
Set a time
Set a fixed time for drinking water. For example, you can make a practice of having a glass of water after or before every bathroom break.
Opt in for hot water at night and in the morning
This will not only increase your water intake but will also aid digestion. Add lemon and honey to maintain your weight.
Always refill & keep a bottle in the car
When the glass or bottle is constantly full, you are more likely to drink water. It will be quite handy in traffic jams as it will keep you hydrated in hot weather.
Spice up your dishes
Add more chilli flakes or fresh pepper to your food as this will make you thirsty. Bonus: spicy food also leads to a higher metabolism.