Has it occurred to you today that you are thirsty? Guess what – by the time you experience the sensation of the thirst, you are already dehydrated. That thirst is your body calling for re-hydration.Your body is composed of roughly 60% water. That means when we are dehydrated – and most of us spend our days constantly dehydrated to some degree – we are affecting the performance of the majority of our body. Nearly all of our systems do not function as well without the proper water intake. So, really, what does this mean? Why should we drink more water?
Quick rules of thumb for drinking water: Drink half your bodyweight in ounces of water (if you weigh 160 lbs, drink 80 oz of water each day). Carry a bottle everywhere with you as a reminder to keep drinking. Eat raw fruits and vegetables – they are dense in water. You can get water from food, not just from beverages. Drink water and other fluids until you urinate frequently and with light color. Becca Borawski Jenkins
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