Water is an elixir for all living beings. Humans, plants, and animals can’t live without water.
We all are aware of the fact that our bodies consist of 75% water. Though, it doesn’t receive as much importance as it should. That may be due to the negligence or unawareness of people about the benefits of water.
Our body requires proper hydration to carry forward quotidian activities. According to research, women require approx. 2.7 lt. of water, and men require 3.7 lt. of water.
However, the requirement doesn’t solely depend on gender. Some other factors like the temperature of your area, your physical activities, and whether a woman is pregnant or not also matter.
If you live in a hot and humid area then you require more water than those who live in a cold area. Similarly, if you do exercise daily or conduct grueling tasks then you ask for more water. The same goes with pregnancy, if you are expecting then you will require an equal for two.
Ways to make hydration fun activity
Though it seems easy, however when it comes to reality drinking 2-4 lt is not easy. Below are some easy ways to increase without putting extra ways.
Go for teas
Indians are famous for their love for authentic tea. Teas can be a great way of keeping yourself hydrated by adding some flavors. You can have tea without milk and still, it will not lose its essence. It will increase your water intake.
Even if you don’t drink tea you can choose black, green and white tea. They will add only flavor to your taste buds. Another benefit is that tea has zero calories in it.
Drink water before your meal
You must have heard that you should drink water before every meal. If not, then you should follow this advice. As it has several benefits like aids in weight loss also keeps your diet in control.
However, it also aids in keeping you hydrated. You will realize your intake of water has increased after having water for a week or so.
Use a reusable water bottle
Psychologically when you will find your bottle empty then you will fill it again. While if you drink with glass then you may not feel it again. As you are already satisfied with the quantity of water you drank.
This will automatically boost your water intake in a day. This means it will be hydration to your body and other benefits.
Set your goals
You should set your goals for drinking water. For example, if you set a goal of drinking 2lt today, then make sure you complete it. You can do this by drinking two cups of water or one big glass of water after every hour. You should carry your water bottle to enhance your consumption.
This will help you to fulfill your goal. You can reinforce yourself with some reward if you complete your goal.
This will motivate you to fulfill your goal.
Carry some alternatives
Sometimes you are out of your water or it’s difficult to carry a water bottle with you. In this situation, you should carry some alternatives of water with you. By alternative, I mean products that give you equal hydration.
You can opt for fresh unsweetened fruits, vegetables, and herbs as a substitute. Usually, these products have minimum calories but give you several benefits like keeping you hydrated.
Summary
Hydrations brings you lots of benefits like-
- Makes your skin glow
- Keep your bowel movements healthy
- Maintains your body temperature
- Aids in the well functioning of the body
- Releases toxicity from your body
After reading this, keeping yourself hydrated is an easy and important task. So add it to your daily task sheet that you have to keep your body better by remaining hydrated.
