Tuesday, April 24, 2012

WATER, WATER, WATER!!


   Do you drink enough water? That's one question everyone should be asking themselves. The answer that so many people tend to have is "no". Even though we all know it's good for us, it's something that's not used as often as it should be. Some of the drinks that tend to beat water out are coffee, sodas ( including diet soda), juices and sports drinks. It's not a matter of not being able to have those things. The problem occurs when they become the main drinks of choice and water becomes the second and sometimes the third choice. Gotta admit that I've had that problem before. Thankfully, water has taken the number one drink spot on my list. Of course there's always a cup of coffee in the morning. So for anyone who wants to know why they should drink more water, here's a couple of good reasons for you...

**Water is one of the best tools for weight loss. Replacing soda and juice with saves calories, sugar and carbs. It's also good for suppressing your appetite because it takes up space in your stomach.

**Water can stop you from being dehydrated. This can lead to fatigue, muscle weakness, headaches and dizziness. Rule of thumb: If you're thirsty, you're probably already dehydrated.

**Drinking water can clear up your skin. It doesn't happen immediately but drinking a good amt of water will have some good effects.

**Water also flushes out toxins and waste products from the body.

**Water can reduce the risk of bladder cancer by 50%. It's also been found to reduce the risk of colon cancer by 45%.

Make an effort to drink a couple more glasses of water a day and then more after that. Your body will appreciate it!

3 comments:

  1. GREAT INFORMATION!!!!! I'M WORKING ON INCREASING MY INTAKE AND I'M GLAD I CAN STILL HAVE ME A CUP OF COFFEE!!!!

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  2. Gotta have that cup of coffee!!

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  3. I drink lots of 100% organic juices, but I definitely need more water in my life! Thanks for the info!!

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