Are you drinking enough water?
Our bodies are made up of approximately 60% water. For this reason, drinking plenty of water every day is an important habit that is essential for maintaining good health. Water not only promotes metabolism and helps eliminate waste products, but also prevents skin from drying out and helps maintain firmness and transparency.
In this article, we'll introduce the important role that water plays and give you some tips on how to stay hydrated in your daily life without straining yourself.
💧 Start your day with a glass of water <br>When you wake up in the morning, your body is craving the fluids it lost while you were sleeping. Start your day by drinking a glass of room temperature water. Adding lemon or lime juice will also boost your metabolism and help you wake up feeling refreshed. Doing this regularly will improve your skin condition and make you feel refreshed.
*Note: The acids in citrus fruits can affect tooth enamel, so it's best to drink them through a straw.
💧Get moving!
Light exercise improves blood circulation and naturally makes you want to drink water. By taking a walk, doing light stretches, or doing some exercise that makes you sweat a little, your body will start to crave water.
The amount of water an adult needs per day is about 2 liters (about 8 glasses). Make sure to drink more than that on days when you exercise or tend to sweat a lot. On the other hand, if you eat a lot of foods that are high in water, it's okay to drink a little less water.
💧 Make use of "edible water"!
Drinking water isn't the only way to stay hydrated. Fruits and vegetables are packed with water and provide natural hydration. Fruits like strawberries and oranges are rich in water, as are cucumbers and watermelon. A homemade green smoothie is also a great way to get vitamins and antioxidants along with water.
Recommended "edible water" foods:
• Orange • Cucumber • Strawberry • Grapefruit • Watermelon
💧 Carry your favorite bottle with you!
In Finland, where the temperature is dry, many people are conscious of staying hydrated, and their own bottles are essential when they are at work or out. When they go to meetings, they bring their own bottle along with their laptop. If you find your favorite bottle, it will be fun to carry it around, and it will become easier to make it a habit.
💧 The wonderful benefits of hydration <br>Other benefits of staying hydrated include feeling less tired, improving constipation, regulating your appetite and supporting dieting, and improving skin moisture. In Finland, where the climate tends to be dry, the first thing we ask when someone complains of a headache is, "Are you drinking enough water?" It turns out hydration is directly linked to our daily physical condition.
🫗Summary <br> Staying hydrated is one of the most basic aspects of good health. However, if you're not conscious of it, it's easy to put it off. You can get the fluids you need not only by drinking, but also by eating. Find a way to replenish your fluid intake that suits your lifestyle.