Your body is around 65% water and it’s essential for it to perform at its optimum level. If there is one healthy habit you can have in life, it’s to stay hydrated at all times.
Water keeps the organs functioning well, the cells nourished, the blood clear from toxins and gives your skin a healthy glow.
To some, drinking a lot of water may seem like torture, so if you are one of these people, here are 8 easy ways to start drinking it more:
Add some flavor to your water
Why buy flavored water or consume empty calories on high sugar or fizzy drinks when you can make your water flavored by adding lemon slices, grapefruit wedges, strawberries, lemon, mint, cucumber etc.
Not only will it get a nice flavor, but it will also be infused with lots of vitamins and minerals. Just add them to your water pitcher or jug and drink throughout the day.
Drink a glass or two every hour
Make a habit of drinking an entire glass after every hour. There are bottles you can purchase that have an hourly marking of how much to sip. These bottles can help you remember each hour. You can also download an app that will remind you to drink water at designated timings.
Drink before every meal
Drink a glass of water before every meal preferably 10-15 minutes prior to having it. Not only will this increase your water intake, but it can prevent you from overeating.
Drink after every bathroom break
What goes in must come out and vice versa, so every time you go for a bathroom break, make sure to replenish yourself again with more water. It keeps your kidneys in check and your energy levels are also high.
Don’t wait till you are thirsty
Most people wait until they are completely parched and have dry throats to drink water. If you reach this point, its your body’s last signal to tell you that you need to drink up or else get dehydrated. You don’t have to be thirsty to drink water, just drink after every hour anyway.
Dilute your drinks with water
If you are someone who loves juices and sugary drinks, then add some ice cubes to dilute some water in it, even if it is already chilled. Alternately, you can munch an ice cube or two after you are done drinking if, this will help water it down.
Keep a jug or pitcher nearby
Make a habit of having some water kept near you wherever you are, such as your office desk or nightstand. This will help remind you to sip on some water by having it in plain sight.
Eat water-rich foods
If drinking water is not much your thing and you want to find something easier to substitute it with, simply eat more water-rich foods. These include fruits and vegetables high in water content such as watermelon, cucumber, zucchini, grapefruit, and oranges.
So what are you waiting for? Sip on a chilled glass of refreshing water and hydrate yourself.
