60% of your body consists of water, so you also know that drinking enough water is super important for a healthy body. Yet for many it is still a real challenge and it is not possible to get enough water every day.
But the benefits of drinking enough water are endless. Are you still not able to drink enough? I'll tell you why water is so good for you and with my 8 tips I'll put you on the right track.
The benefits of drinking enough water
Drinking enough water every day has the following benefits:
- Water is a means of transport. The water in your blood carries amino acids, vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients to your organs. So you need enough water for your body to function optimally.
- It is also a building material because there is water in every cell of your body.
- Waste products are removed more easily, so your body is cleaned in a healthy way.
- It ensures beautiful skin because the various toxins are removed. Your dry skin will disappear like snow in the sun and you will also suffer less from blemishes.
- We lose a lot of moisture through breathing, sweating or through urine. This fluid must be replenished, otherwise your body can become dehydrated. Water ensures that your moisture balance remains optimal.
- It is good for your intestinal system. Drinking enough water makes it easier to go to the toilet.
- It ensures that your brain can function perfectly. You can concentrate better through water and you feel fresh for a long time.
- Water contains no calories and controls your hunger pangs. That's why it's ideal if you want to lose weight (or to support a healthy lifestyle.)
- When there is a moisture shortage, this requires a lot of energy from your body. It can even make you tired. Headaches, dizziness, fatigue… these things can be avoided if you drink enough water.
- Water regulates our body temperature. You should drink enough water to keep your temperature at a certain level.
So many benefits! But how do you do that, drink enough water? With the following 8 tips you ensure that you get enough water every day.
1. Let a water app help you
When we are busy, we don't always think about drinking water. Fortunately, apps such as WaterMinder , Aqualert or Hydro Coach exist these days. When it's time for a glass of water, one of these apps will remind you. Handy, so forgetting is no longer an excuse!
2. Make it a habit
Start each day with a glass of water. Do you work from home? Then put a large pitcher of water on your desk. Because the water is in sight, it reminds you to drink enough.
A little tip: do you find the taste of water a bit boring? Add the juice of half a lemon to your glass. Lemon juice also gets your bowels going in the morning, improves digestion and boosts your immune system. The ideal start to your day!
3. Drink one glass of water after every cup of tea, coffee or alcohol
Drink one glass of water after every cup of coffee, tea or a glass of alcohol. By linking this to something else you won't forget it.
By the way… alcohol dries out your body, because it has a diuretic effect. If you want to prevent that annoying hangover, drink a glass of water for every glass of alcohol. A hangover occurs when your fluid balance is disturbed. Prevention is better than cure! :-)
4. Drink a glass of water before each meal
Drink one glass of water before your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Then you already have 3 glasses of water a day and… you will also eat less! Water makes you feel full, so you eat less on your plate. Ideal if you want to lose a few kilos.
5. Add flavor to your water with cucumber, lime or fruit
Do you absolutely not like water? Then add some extra flavor with cucumber, mint, lime or fruit such as strawberries or raspberries. Also nice and refreshing in the summer!
Such fruit waters are a healthy alternative to apple juice or orange juice, because did you know that they contain almost as much sugar as soft drinks?
6. Eat water rich
Of course, you don't just get the moisture your body needs from drinks. Are you a little hungry? Then nibble on some veggies. It satisfies your hunger and it is also super healthy. Choose water-rich foods such as watermelon, celery, cucumber or lettuce.
Tip: take a jar of candy vegetables to work: think of small peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes. Ideal on the go !
7. Enough variety with soup, herbal tea (...)
Do you still find it difficult to drink enough water? Alternate with a cup of fresh soup, a bag of herbal tea, .... it's a myth that only water counts for your fluid balance. Everything counts!
8. Add extra water to smoothies
Add some extra water to smoothies every time. It makes your smoothie less thick and ensures that you still consume more water. Ideal!
Do you have any tips for drinking more water?
Let this also be a little reminder to start your next glass of water. :-)
