Why you should be drinking more water

Water is very important to the human body and its health. It is a major component of food and nutrition. Since a majority of the human body is composed of water, it only makes sense that we need to replenish that water daily in order to be healthy. Not enough water in the body can keep the body and its complex system from working properly. Water is required by many systems in the body in order to function. Here are a few examples:

• Blood is composed of water and carries oxygen to the millions of cells in our body.
• Lymph fluid is composed of water, required by the immune system to fight illness.
• Water is required by the digestive system in order to properly digest food.
• Water is required to get rid of the body's toxins via urine, feces and sweat.
• Water plays a very important role in weight loss.

If you want to lose weight start by drinking 8 glasses of water a day. If you are not drinking enough water your body starts to store any water that enters your body through food or juices. All this collection of water remains in your body and adds to your weight causing you to gain 10-15 pounds. In order to lose this water weight you need to start drinking 8 glasses of water regularly so that your body knows that you have enough water entering your body and it no longer needs to store water anymore. You will instantly notice a change in your weight. Start off your day in the morning by drinking one glass on an empty stomach. Drink one glass before each meal, which allows your stomach to fill up on water and prevents you from over eating. Whenever you feel hungry get up and drink a glass of water, then wait 5 minutes. If you are still hungry then go ahead and eat your meal or snack but most times what we think is hunger, turns out to be thirst. There are two signs that you are not drinking enough water. One is if your urine is a bright yellow colour, and the other sign is that your tongue feels dry. Start drinking more water today and instantly you will feel and see the difference in your hair, nails, skin, and the rest of your body. Why are you still sitting there, get up now and drink a glass of water. You have no excuse not to!

Written by: Sadia Khan
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