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| Dwight Obey, MBA,MSAJS |
Most people have no idea how much
water they should be drinking, and most people live from day to day in a
dehydrated state. Even mild dehydration has shown to slow your metabolism!
Do you drink enough water? Most
adults should be drinking at least 8-10 glasses of water per day.
Most adult bodies are made up of 50% –
70% of water. If you don’t drink enough water, it will draw on sources
from within the body and this can cause serious problems.
Is there is a difference between pure
water and other beverages that contain water? Obviously you get water by
consuming fruit juice, soft drinks, coffee or tea. However, while such drinks
contain water, they also may contain substances that are not healthy and
actually contradict some of the positive effects of the added water.
Another problem with these beverages is that you lose your taste for
water.
Why is drinking water important for weight
loss? One, it curbs hunger by making you feel full. Additionally,
it replaces sugary drinks helping you to consume less calories. And even
some studies show that water can boost your metabolism.
Set a goal to drink one extra glass of
water today. Or, get a water bottle to keep at your desk at work and make
an effort to fill it a couple of times each day. You may need to slowly
increase the amount of water you drink by making small and manageable changes
in your daily habits.
