If you ever hit the 3 o’-clock fatigue crash, have trouble concentrating, or feel like you’re lacking short-term memory, you might just need to drink more water. Yes, we all know we should drink water and drink it often, but do we do it? Water is often seen as a boring beverage with no flavor or substance. We settle for soft-drinks, coffee, and other sources, thinking that they surely contain enough water for our body’s needs and have more flavor. The truth is, however, that while water may be a simple, sugarless fluid, its positive impact on overall health is greatly underestimated. Here are a few reasons why water is the most important thing missing from your diet:
Vital to All Body Function
Water, as the primary substance of life, is essential to ensure the success of most body functions. From physical to mental and emotional tasks, water keeps our hormones and chemicals in balance and helps joints, muscles, bones, and tissues move fluidly, heal quickly, and react responsively to other changes in the body. When our body has water, the immune system can also fight off diseases easier because resources are more easily transported.
Water Transports & Metabolizes
Water is a necessary part of digestion and nutrient absorption. Carbs and proteins used by our bodies for energy are more easily stored when cells and tissues are well hydrated. Water also helps release excess waste from our bodies that can’t be absorbed in digestion.
Water Increases Flow of Oxygen
Water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen, which can increase oxygen levels in the bloodstream. Oxygen helps the body use energy more efficiently which helps fight against your daily afternoon fatigue. You’ll also find yourself having more energy available for sports and exercise with a quickened muscle recovery time.
Water Makes You Look Good
Because water flushes out toxins and hydrates the body, it can help reduce acne breakouts, and prevent dry eyes, skin, scalp, and skin. People who are well hydrated are less prone to developing bags under their eyes and wrinkles in their skin. Their hair and nails are also healthier and they can more easily recover from sunburns.
Water Removes Toxins
Without much water, our digestive tract would be a mess. Water naturally subdues appetite and cleanses the system of harmful toxins that slow processes and weaken the immune system.
There are many other amazing ways that water helps the body function at peak performance! Read more here.
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