Friday, March 27, 2015

Bottoms Up!

water-results15.jpgWith the weather warming up it’s important to drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated throughout the day is vital to one’s health.
There are many benefits to drinking water and one shouldn’t neglect drinking because of the taste (or lack thereof). Water isn’t about tasting good. It’s about hydration. Our body is made up of about 60% of water and is the building blocks of life2.
Below are a few of the many benefits of drinking water.  




WATER HELPS YOU MAINTAIN NORMAL BODY FUNCTION
·      Helps speed metabolism, You need that water to digest food, circulate blood, keep your mouth from drying out and do a number of other things we often take for granted. Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles, helping them work more efficiently1.
WATER CAN MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE
·     What has shown to reduce headache when hydrated well.
WATER WILL LESSEN THE URGE FOR EMPTY CALORIES
·   Excessive hunger can be the cause of dehydration. Water won’t keep you from eating the food you need to be healthy, but it could help you stay away from the unnecessary junk food your body craves. When you crave those fatty snacks take a sip of water and you will notice a change in the cravings.
WATER INCREASES YOUR ENERGY LEVEL
·      Dehydration leads to fatigue. The more water we drink, the more awake our bodies will feel.
WATER IS ALMOST ALWAYS YOUR HEALTHIEST DRINK OPTION
·    There are many beverages to choose from when one is thirsty. There are many drinks to choose from when one is thirsty, but the obvious choice would be water opposed to sodas and energy drinks.  There are many alcoholic drinks should only be enjoyed in moderation, but the best beneficial drink and obvious choice should be water2.  

The next time you’re heading to the gym, work, or class grab a bottle of water. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty; be proactive about it and drink water regularly. When you’re on the go a bottle of water is always beneficial, it will be a constant reminder to stay hydrated. Bottoms up!
Reference:
1Dolgoff, S. (n.d.). The ultimate energy drink: how to stay hydrated. Retrieved March 20, 2015, from fitness: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/drink/hydration-tips/

2Editors, M. (n.d.). 5 reasons never to neglect water. Retrieved March 21, 2015, from Men's Fitness: http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-drink/5-reasons-to-never-neglect-water

2 comments:

  1. Your blog is relevant to today's society since there has been a push for a healthy lifestyle that consists of constant hydration. I've seen people everywhere carrying around a gallon jug full of water just to stay hydrated. Back when I worked football for athletic training, my head AT told the athletes that drinking warm water was better for them because of the absorption rate. During your research, did you ever come across anything talking about the temperature of the water and if there are better benefits?

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  2. Excellent article about hydration. This is a common problem for a lot of my clients. Simply drinking more water can help with weight loss. Amazing what kind of reactions i get when i tell my clients how much water to drink. This article keeps the readers attention well.

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