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Are You Drinking Enough Water?

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:
  1. Over 65% of your body is composed of water (most of the muscle cell is water).
  2. Water cleanses your body from toxins and pollutants that would get you sick.
  3. 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.
  4. Water helps lubricate the joints.
  5. When the outside temperature is up, water serves as a coolant to bring the body temperature down to where it is supposed to be.
  6. 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.
  7. 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!!