Water; we all know it’s good for us and we all should be driving more of it, but how much water should we be drinking and how do we get there?!
Fast Facts
- Water makes up 71% of our Earth.
- It makes up 60% of the human body.
- Only 20% of us Aussies are actually making sure we’re drinking enough water every day.
How much water should I be drinking?
We should be striving to down between 2 and 2.5 litres per day, depending on your gender.
However, most people are only managing just over 1.2L – something we can all work on!
Why? Water is good for your body, skin, and… breath!
Not only does drinking water act as a tool to combat dehydration, but it also plays a vital part in the upkeep and improvement of many of our body parts and organs.
It is so important, that even a 2% decrease in our water levels has some really drastic consequences.
Dehydration sets in at this point and can result in side effects like fatigue, dizziness, lack of concentration, and decreased cognitive functions just to name a few.
And if the internal effects aren’t enough to scare you, not drinking enough water leads to dry skin and bad breath – who knew that the key to staying smooth and minty fresh was as easy as an extra glass of water with every meal!
Water is integral for our mental health functions as well
Dehydration can impede upon our bodies’ ability to produce serotonin, which is a critical neurotransmitter that majorly affects how we process emotions and contributes to our moods.
Water hacks to #DrinkUp
Although 2L of water a day doesn’t sound like much, for some people it can be really hard to fit that in claiming that they don’t like the taste of water, or it’s too boring.
However, there are some great hacks to make drinking water more fun.
Adding fruits to your water bottle is one of the easiest ways to trick your body into enjoying drinking water as well as adding more fresh food into your diet.
Great options include citrus fruits, like oranges or lemons, which also aids digestion.
If you have more of a sweet tooth, berries are another great option.
Another great way to stay accountable to your water consumption is by tracking how much water you want to drink by certain times of the day.
There are heaps of great options for water bottles on the market like this, or the same thing can be achieved on an existing bottle with a permanent marker.
This is a great tactic if you have a competitive nature as it makes you stay on target.
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