We all know water is good for us and you are convinced that water is the healthier fluid for your body, but you'd like to know more about how to make drinking water a daily habit.
Even if we know why we should drink water, it's not a habit that many people form because of many facts about drinking water which are fuzzy in our heads.
So, here are a few queries answered.
How much water does an adult need per day?
On an average adults should consume about 2.5 to 3 liters (10.5 to 12.5 cups) of fluid per day, but more is needed in warm environments or during exercise.
Do we need to have water at fixed times?
No, but it always helps to drink water just before breakfast as the fluid is absorbed more rapidly and stimulates drainage of toxins from the body. A glass of water before meals helps “freshen up" the palate. A glass of water during meals or between each course prepares your palate for different tastes. Between meals, never worry about drinking too much and consume at least one large glass every two hours. Before going to bed, drink a large glass of water to help digestion.
How often do I need to drink water?
Stay well hydrated by drinking water with meals and snacks. Always take small mouthfuls which quench the thirst more efficiently than big ones, you don't need to gulp it all down, in one go. Rather, sip as much as you can space it throughout the day.
Is drinking water with meals alright?
Drinking water with meals, before meals, or after meals is not harmful in any way. Eight ounces of fluid is generally allowable at each meal.
Is it okay to drink water during meals?
Many people are against drinking water with meals, believing it dilutes the stomach acid and, hence, interfere with proper digestion. Scientifically this is not true, as the water doesn't significantly mix with digestive juices. Only people who are having problems making enough stomach acid (Achlorhydria) or suffer from digestive ailments like acid reflux or hiatus hernia, which can be aggravated by drinking lots of water with meals, or if you have such a poor appetite that you find it hard to eat enough. In such situations, it's best to take small sips of water when eating and to make up your fluid requirement between meals.
Does water help reduce weight?
Water can be helpful in weight loss. The technique to drink several glasses of water just before eating, or during a meal, helps reduce food intake, because the water helps make the stomach feel full.
Is chilled water helpful in cooling you down in summers?
They do not really help cool you down in summers, though they make you cool for some time. Drinking really cold liquids when feeling hot may lead to a slight constriction of the blood vessels in the skin and decrease heat loss, which is not advisable when trying to cool down. Therefore always quench your initial thirst with a glass of water that is just room temperature.
Tips to increase your water intake:
·Keep handy a 1 liter bottle of water. Fill it with water and keep it handy throughout the day. Drink two of these each day.
·Water down your meals and snacks. Complement food with water, milk or juice. Occasionally start your meals with soup or end it with buttermilk.
·Refresh yourself at snack time with juice, milk or sparkling water.
·Before, during and after any physical activity, drink water, especially in hot weather. Consume 4 to 8 ounces of water every 15 to 20 minutes while you exercise. Don’t wait until you feel the thirst pangs.
·Add a lemon, lime or orange slice and 2-3 leaves of mint to jazz up your glass of water.
So just drink all the water you like!
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