18/11/2021
How important is water to your body?
1. Water protects your tissues, spinal cord and joints by keeping them lubricated and cushioned.
2. Water helps your body remove waste through perspiration, urination and defecation.
3. Water aids in Digestion, it helps break down food and drink, allowing nutrients to be absorbed by the body.
4. Water prevents you from becoming dehydrated.
5. Water helps your brain function optimally as dehydration causes memory, attention and energy problems because 75% of the brain is made up of water.
6. Water keeps your cardiovascular system healthy as water makes up 90% of your blood and keeps your electrolytes and minerals balanced.
7. Water can help you eat healthier as you will feel fuller and therefore eat fewer calories.
How much water do you need?
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that men consume 3.7 liters (15.5 cups) and women get 2.7 liters (11.5 cups) of fluids per day, which can come from water, beverages in general, and food (such as fruits and vegetables). You can also try the Urine Colour Test to evaluate how you’re doing on drinking up. After going to the bathroom, look at the colour of your urine. If it is very pale yellow to light yellow, you’re well hydrated. Darker yellow is a sign of.
