Are You Drinking
Enough Water?

Water is by far the most abundant
substance in our body. Without water, an organism would not
survive very long. Most people almost always underestimate
the value of water!
Water is good for the following
reasons:
- Over 65% of your body is composed of
water (most of the muscle cell is water).
- Water cleanses your body from toxins
and pollutants that would get you sick.
- Water is needed
for all of the complex chemical reactions that your body
needs to perform on a daily basis. Processes such as energy
production, muscle building, and fat burning require water.
A lack of water would interrupt all of these
processes.
- Water helps
lubricate the joints.
- When the outside
temperature is up, water serves as a coolant to bring the
body temperature down to where it is supposed to
be.
- Water helps
control your appetite. Sometimes when you feel hungry after
a good meal this sensation indicates a lack of water.
Drinking water at that time would take the craving
away.
- Cold water
increases your metabolism.
How much water should I drink
daily?
Water as you know by now, is essential!
To know that you are getting plenty, try to drink at .66
ounces per body weight. So if you weigh 230 pounds,
multiply your body (230 x .66) which = 152 ounces. Ideally,
an ounce of water per body weight is even better!!
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