I am Madiha, nutritionist at The Kenko Life.
Water is an essential nutrient that plays a significant role in sustaining life and supporting body functions.
It plays a vital role in maintaining overall wellbeing. It regulates body temperature, Aids in digestion, flushes out toxins, Helps in Excretion of waste products, Transport of Oxygen to cells.
It Supports healthy kidney function, and keeps joints and tissue lubricated.
It also promotes healthy skin, boosts energy, and enhances mental health.
Proper hydration boosts energy, enhances mental health, and improves digestion skin health. Without adequate water intake, the body becomes dehydrated, leading to fatigue, dizziness, dull skin, poor digestion.
It is generally recommended for a male adult to drink 3.5- 4 liters of water and for a woman to drink 2.5-3 liters of water per day.
Here are some easiest ways to drink more water daily. Start your day with water: Have a glass of water first thing in the morning after waking up.
- Carry a water bottle: Keep a Steel water bottle with you to sip throughout the day. It also helps in measuring how many liters of water you are consuming in an entire day.
- Set a Reminder: Set a google reminder or use a tracker that constantly reminds you to drink water.
- Include water rich food into your diet: Start adding foods such as cucumber, water melon, and oranges which are packed with water.
- Use Straw: Using Straw makes drinking more easier, and sometimes makes you look cute.
In short, water is the foundation of good health and is necessary for overall health and wellbeing.
