Water For Health Benefits

Water and nutrition for Health Benefits

Drinking water is a great way to prevent dehydration, which could cause confusion in thinking and mood swings, make your body overheat and cause kidney stones and constipation.

Water is good for the body.

• Maintain a consistent temperature.
• Fluidize joints and cushion joints.
• Make sure you protect your spinal cord as well as other sensitive issues.
• Get rid of waste by sweat, urination, and bowel movements.

Your body requires more water when:

• In hot climates,
• Active and physically fit
• Fever is running high.
• Having diarrhoea or vomiting

A majority of your needs for fluids are fulfilled through the water and drinks you consume. There are also fluids available through the food items you consume, particularly those with a high water content like various vegetables and fruits.

Drinking More Water for good health  Suggestions

• Please bring a water bottle along with you and fill it up all day long.
• Make sure to freeze some freezer-safe water bottles. You can take one to the beach to drink ice-cold water all day.
• Make sure to drink water instead of sweet drinks.
• When eating at a restaurant, drink water whenever possible. It will save you money and cut down on calories.
• Serve water during meals.
• Include one wedge of lime or lemon juice in your water. This will improve the water's taste and make you drink more fluids than you typically drink.
• Make sure that your children are drinking enough water as well.

Alternatives to Sugary Drinks

Of course, there are plenty of alternatives to beverages other than water, and most of them can be an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Drinks vary in their nutritional and calorie content.

Low or no-calorie drinks Plain tea or coffee, sparkling water, seltzers, and flavoured water are low-calorie alternatives suitable for a wholesome diet.

Drinks that contain calories and essential nutrients.

Fat-free or low-fat milk, milk with a fortification like soy that is not flavoured, almond milk, or 100% vegetable or fruit juices are rich in nutrients like calcium, potassium and vitamin D. The drinks are best consumed within the recommended calorie limits.