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Water makes up 60% of the human body and at least 70% of each cell and is needed to perform a number of vital functions such as hydration, flushing toxins from the body, maintaining regular bowel function, optimal muscle performance, and maintaining youthful-looking skin. The amount of water needed to drink per day is more individualized than one might think but nutritionists recommend adequate amount of water consumption to be eight 8-ounce cups per day. Failing to drink enough water can cause dehydration, frequent illness, constipation and poor digestion, sugar cravings, fatigue and weight gain.
Over consumption of sugary drinks in the United States over the last 30 years among both children and adults has been linked to increased rates of type 2 diabetes and obesity. In contrast to sugary beverages, water helps our bodies break down fats and other lipids. Studies suggest that increased water intake is associated with loss of body weight through the metabolic process called lipolysis. Lipolysis is the process of breaking down lipids mainly in the adipose tissues – body fat. In addition, drinking water increases calorie burn rate even while at rest because the body expends energy -burns calories - by heating up the water for digestion. Another compelling reason to drink water is the fact that it has zero calories unlike sugar filled drinks like sodas, juices and other sweetened beverages.
Here are some fun ways to meet the recommended daily water intake:
Green and Herbal Teas are the most commonly consumed beverage in the world. The added polyphenol antioxidants and flavonoid compounds in them work to scavenge free radicals that cause damage to cells and cause aging and disease.
Skinny Botanicals Motivational Infuser Water Bottle is a smart way to hydrate in style with its colorful gradient look, motivational phrases and time markers that make it easy to complete the daily recommended 8 glasses of water with just one refill.
2. Infuse with Fruits
Strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, pomegranate or orange slices can add natural vitamins and antioxidants, detoxify and boost immunity while incorporating fresh fruits in your daily diet.
Skinny Botanicals Insulated Glass Detox Bottle is a fun way to infuse with different fruits for extra vitamins, as well as to take on the go with its practical handle lid.
3. Add Ice
Crushed fruits frozen in ice cubes, or simple ice cubes can also add flavor and color as well as extra vitamins.
4. Infuse with Mint
Adding crushed mint leaves to your bottle of water can add extra cooling effect especially during workouts or in the Summer, as well as provide some great benefits for digestion.
5. Add a little Fizz
If you want to transition from habitual soda drinking to water and still need that familiar sparkle effect, starting off with carbonated water can be a good way to transition.
6. Add Lemon
Lemon water has numerous health benefits besides keeping you hydrated. It provides extra vitamin C and potassium, helps prevent kidney stones and stimulates weight loss.
7. Infuse with Cucumber
Cucumber water has many health benefits besides its hydrating properties. Cucumbers have potent antioxidants that fight free radicals which cause oxidative stress and aging. They promote detoxification by helping the body flush out toxins. In addition, they are rich in numerous micronutrients like vitamin C, Beta-carotene, Vitamin K, and minerals such as silica which promotes collagen production and healthy rejuvenated skin.
Selected Sources
Increased Hydration Can Be Associated with Weight Loss.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4901052/
Can water help you lose weight?
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322296
Intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and weight gain: a systematic review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3210834/