A person can go without food for a month, studies have shown. But no one can survive more than three days without water. Why the mighty cockroach, the public enemy number one of many young females around the world, is famous for being able to survive without its head for up to two months, then it dies of thirst. Quenching your thirst keeps you healthy and energized, but sometimes plain water is just so well, plain. Here’s a tasty and (nourishing) new way to be certain you’re getting ample H2O.
- It gets short changed, but staying hydrated is just as important as the rest of your health and beauty regimen. About 60 percent of your body is water, and being even mildly parched-a likely possibility, considering that fluid loss occurs throughout the day-may lead to problems such as fatigue, headaches, and weight gain.
- People who are physically very active, need to be extra diligent about sipping. The American college of sports medicine warns that failure to drink up before ,during and after prolonged exercise puts at risk for heat exhaustion. The average human body is made of sixty percent water by weight. Losing just 2 percent of your bodily weight from fluid, which can even happen during the cooler months, impacts speed and endurance. ‘DRINK MORE , SLIM DOWN’ is the solution to obesity. Regularly wetting your whistle may also help you reach your goal weight. Researchers from Virginia Tech found that people who downed two glasses of water 20- 30 minutes before eating consumed 75 fewer calories during each meal and shed pounds more quickly than dieters who didn’t pre-hydrate .
- Other good reasons to hit the (water) bottle included banishing bloat, warding off constipation , beating fatigue, and clearing out toxins (including those found in alcohol).
- Although the exact amount of water you need varies from person to person (dark uniques is a sign you’re lacking). The institute of medicine (IOM) suggests that women aim for nine cups a day ( for Guys it's 13 cups because of their higher muscle mass.) but 43 percent of adults get less than 4. So Are You Getting Enough?? It's unlikely.
- The IOM guidelines don’t strictly refer to plain H2o : water – rich foods like soup and fruit count too. As do the other beverages. But if you rely heavily on sugary drinks, your waistline is going to pay the price. Make it a habit of having fruit after dinner and lunch. Not preferred just after breakfast as the acids present in fruits can present a challenge to an empty stomach.
Yuvraj Sharma
Student Batch 2020-22