Benefits of drinking water!

You probably know that water is an important part of our health. But, do you know the reason why?

Well! Water makes up the majority of our body weight and responsible for managing many important body functions like:

1. Carrying nutrients and oxygen to the cells.
2. Aids digestion.
3. Flush out bacteria and toxic components from the body.
4. Promotes heart stabilization.
5. Manage blood pressure.
6. Regulate body temperature.
7. Helps with constipation.

We get most of our water from drinking beverages, although food also aids our daily water intake.

Why drinking water is important? Everything you need to know about:

• Get to know your body's cooling system

Water transfers heat to our body and this is the reason why our body uses it as a temperature regulator. Water absorbs the heat before the body temperature rises which makes it an ideal substance to act as a buffer against the sudden temperature change. Our blood consists of 20% of our whole body water and moves the heat throughout the body. And, when the body needs to conserve the heat, it releases the excess heat in the form of water vapours.

• Helps in weight loss

Do you know that you can burn more resting calories let's say 30% within 15 minutes just by downing a big glass of water?

Drinking a good amount of water every day can help you with weight loss. Water does not have any calories or fat. If you substitute a glass of water for 20 ounces of sugary soda you can save about 240 calories every day. Water is a good option to suppress the appetite, especially if you drink it before your meal because the trust signals coming from the brain are often mistaken as a hunger pain.

•  Keep your skin beautiful

Our skin is comprised of water and dehydration can make it look dry and wrinkled. Water plumps the skin and keeps it wrinkle-free. If your skin is hydrated and elastic, you are likely to develop fewer cracks and your skin looks beautiful all the time.

Drinking water can also help with acne because it balances the oil on the skin surface.

By using the Water App (reminder and tracker), you can set a goal for the amount of water you should intake in a day and We should keep a reminder for the same for the better care of our delicate skin.

• Improves the mood

You may feel cranky sometimes; it could be because of a nagging headache or mild dehydration. Water can help in improving the mood, boost up the energy level, and keep your brain relaxed.

Downing a big glass of water can help you with dehydration, so you can have a better day ahead. Water is essential for a fully functional human body; not only because it regulates the body's cooling system, but it also keeps everything in good working order.

• Helps to excrete waste through defecation, urination, perspiration

Water helps our body to sweat, urinate, and even have bowel movements.

Sweat helps to regulate the body temperature especially if you are warm from exercising. Your body needs water for replenishing the lost fluid from sweat.

Also, your body must have enough water in your system to avoid constipation and pass healthy stool. The kidney is responsible for filtering out the waste from the body in the form of urination and an adequate amount of water can help the kidneys to work more efficiently.

How much water should you drink in a day?

It is important to be attentive to the amount of water intake in a day. Most people only prefer to drink water if they are thirsty.

As per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, a general water intake should be:

For Men - about 15.5 cups of water( 12 ounces) per day.

For Women- about 11.5 cups of water ( 91 ounces) per day.

If you are residing in a hotter region, you must increase the water intake to avoid dehydration.

Water intake must be individualized. If you want to stay healthy and fit, you should start drinking water today. Drinking the right amount of water is vital to our health, although many people do not maintain the water balance in the body. If you want to drink enough water every day, you can use the Water tracker application to keep an eye on your water intake.

With the water tracker app, you can:

1. Keep a record of your water intake each day in a simplified manner.
2. You get daily reminders to drink water, which means you can easily manage the amount of water intake for your healthy skin and body.
3. You can easily calculate the amount of water you need to drink in a day.

So, if you are not sure about your water intake every day, use the app and let it manage the task for you. It may sound like extra work, but water tracking can make a big difference in your life and help you to reach health and fitness goals.

The bottom line

Water is important for the healthy functioning of all the parts of your body. The daily recommended water intake will not only help you to maintain the current well-being state but also help you to improve the overall health.

Here are some tips for you to make sure that you are drinking enough amount of water every day:

1. Keep a water bottle with you every time you go out so you can drink water whenever the thirst strikes.
2. Track your water intake to make sure that you take in the optimum amount of water in a day.
3. Finish before and after you go to sleep.

So, how about giving a water tracking app a try? If it can work for us, we are sure that it will work for you as well!

If you are thirsty, understand the body cues and serve yourself a glass of water!

Baharika Sopori