Water, the elixir of life. We all know the important role that water plays in our health and well-being. The human body can survive weeks without food but only a few days without water.
As simple as drinking water sounds, I receive many questions from my clients about this topic.
How much should they drink every day? Do they drink enough? Does tea count as water? I’m sure you have many of the same questions so read on and find the answers.
And I have a great list of recipes to make water taste, well...less boring.
So let’s dive in!
Drinking enough water is essential, so how much water do you really need to drink? Eight glasses or half your body weight in ounces? There are varying opinions as to how much water to drink. Is there a magic number for everyone? What counts toward water intake? I discuss all the essentials in this blog: Water - How Much Do I Really Need to Drink?
Reasons to drink more water include:
maintaining a healthy weight
improving energy levels
improving skin elasticity and appearance
improving digestion
Remember that every person is different and water intake will depend on your environment, stress levels, diet and exercise routine and if you need to know if you are drinking the right amount then Water- And Why You Probably Need To Drink More is packed with information to ensure you can answer it.
Tips to drink more water
Buy yourself a new water bottle
Make a habit of drinking a glass of water first thing when you wake up, and again the last thing before bed.
Put a sticky note on your computer, or your mirror, or your fridge that says DRINK MORE WATER.
Set a reminder on your mobile to DRINK MORE WATER
Flavor your water
Recipes - How To Make Healthy Infused Water
Many of us struggle to increase our daily water intake and the most common answer to “Why” is… water tastes boring. I understand and that’s why I’m giving you my top 4 recipes to make healthy infused water.
Did you know that adding some simple ingredients to your water can help boost your energy, lose weight or make drinking water a bit easier, more flavorful and fun, then you will love this Slimming Detox Water Recipe Make up a pitcher and drink it through the day!
For a delicious way to stay hydrated, try this refreshing coconut water-based hydrator. The recipe is simple, you can mix up a pitcher, keep it in your fridge and drink throughout the day. It’s perfect for a hot summer day or after a workout. Try the Lemon Lime Refresher Recipe
This recipe is PERFECT as a post-exercise recovery drink. Refreshing and full of the nutrients you need after a workout. I love the combination of watermelon and lime - Watermelon and Lime Coconut Recipe
Creating tasty water is as simple as adding your favorite fruit or herbs (think mint and lime or basil and strawberry) to your water. Here is a list to inspire your healthy infused water Try These Yummy Infused Water Recipes
I hope you enjoy my flavored water recipes. Let me know in the comments below which one you are going to try out first!
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