9 Ways to stay hydrated
Water is necessary for your body to function. It plays a vital role in digestion, blood circulation and skin health as well as helping your body absorb nutrients and eliminate toxins.
Here are some tips to help you keep fluid levels up throughout the day.
1. CONSUME YOUR QUOTA
Fluid requirements vary for each individual and depended on your age, gender and activity level. it’s important that you drink a minimum of 2 litres (8 glasses) per day, even more, if you can!
2. PRIORITIZE WATER
The best option to help you stay hydrated is water which contains no sugar and calories. keep a large bottle with you and sip from it throughout the day to keep you energized.
3. DRINK FIRST THING
Your body is dehydrated after sleep, so make sure that you drink a glass of water first think in the morning. This also helps your body flush out toxins before your first meal.
4. LIMIT TEA AND COFFEE
Caffeinated drinks contain water, so can contribute to your daily fluid intake, but be aware that they have a mild diuretic effect. This means that they cause your body to produce urine, which can lead to dehydration.
5. DRINK REGULARLY
If you feel thirty it is a sigh that your body has been craving water for some time. Drink little and often and don’t wait to feel thirsty.
6. DRINK FOR EXERCISE
Drink plenty of liquids before and during exercise in order to stay hydrated. Don’t drink too much just after you have finished exercise as this may cause your muscles to cramp.
7. AVOID ALCOHOL
Alcohol is a diuretic that causes your kidney to produce large quantities of urine. Drinking just one alcoholic drink can cause your body to lose large quantity of liquid and the effects continue even after you have stopped drinking.
8. DRINK FOR DIGESTION
Drink a glass of water at least 30 minutes before eating a meal. This will help you avoid overeating and keep your digestive system healthy and maximizing the uptake of beneficial nutrients.
9. HYDRATE BEFORE BED
Make sure you are hydrated before going to sleep to keep your body nourished during the night. The night time is usually the longest period your body will go without a drink, so it is important that your hydration levels topped up beforehand.
Andriana xx
Here are some tips to help you keep fluid levels up throughout the day.
1. CONSUME YOUR QUOTA
Fluid requirements vary for each individual and depended on your age, gender and activity level. it’s important that you drink a minimum of 2 litres (8 glasses) per day, even more, if you can!
2. PRIORITIZE WATER
The best option to help you stay hydrated is water which contains no sugar and calories. keep a large bottle with you and sip from it throughout the day to keep you energized.
3. DRINK FIRST THING
Your body is dehydrated after sleep, so make sure that you drink a glass of water first think in the morning. This also helps your body flush out toxins before your first meal.
4. LIMIT TEA AND COFFEE
Caffeinated drinks contain water, so can contribute to your daily fluid intake, but be aware that they have a mild diuretic effect. This means that they cause your body to produce urine, which can lead to dehydration.
5. DRINK REGULARLY
If you feel thirty it is a sigh that your body has been craving water for some time. Drink little and often and don’t wait to feel thirsty.
6. DRINK FOR EXERCISE
Drink plenty of liquids before and during exercise in order to stay hydrated. Don’t drink too much just after you have finished exercise as this may cause your muscles to cramp.
7. AVOID ALCOHOL
Alcohol is a diuretic that causes your kidney to produce large quantities of urine. Drinking just one alcoholic drink can cause your body to lose large quantity of liquid and the effects continue even after you have stopped drinking.
8. DRINK FOR DIGESTION
Drink a glass of water at least 30 minutes before eating a meal. This will help you avoid overeating and keep your digestive system healthy and maximizing the uptake of beneficial nutrients.
9. HYDRATE BEFORE BED
Make sure you are hydrated before going to sleep to keep your body nourished during the night. The night time is usually the longest period your body will go without a drink, so it is important that your hydration levels topped up beforehand.
Andriana xx