Why You Should Choose to Drink Water

Soft drinks, energy drinks, juices, sports drinks, tea, coffee, energy boosters, flavoured milks, flavoured iced teas, and many more choices abound for those looking to slake their thirst. In the face of all this to choose from, most people do not think about drinking plain water as it has become rather passé, and definitely not “cool” to do so.

Why You Should Choose to Drink Water

What most people tend to forget though is that the human body consists of around 70% water, and we need to drink water regularly in order to maintain that balance for good health.

Although all of the above drinks will slake your thirst, they are not all good for you, and many of them may actually make you more dehydrated. Thirst is your body’s way of telling you that it is already approximately 2% dehydrated, and needs water.

It is important that you drink pure water on a regular basis because every single cell in your body has water in it, and more important, every cell needs water to grow and to perform the function for which it exists.

Water is required by the body to:

• Keep the skin moisturised and plump;
• Build muscles and keep them working harder and longer;
• Increase your cognitive function;
• Keep your joints strong, healthy and lubricated;
• Rid the body of toxins;
• Help with digestion;
• Boost the immune system;
• Boost your brainpower;
• Carry nutrients and oxygen to cells;
• Keep the blood at the correct viscosity;
• Protect the brain and joints from injury;
• Maintain proper PH balance in the body; and much more

How much water you drink per day depends on your lifestyle, gender, age, exercise regimen, and other factors; just drink enough to ensure that you remain well-hydrated. Remember that by the time you feel thirsty you are already about 2% dehydrated, so drink water regularly.

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