Mid-Week Musings: Trying to Drink More Water
I have been trying to drink more water throughout the day. I know that I need to do this, but I really find the taste (or really the lack thereof) to be boring, so I end up drinking less than I should.
I found this interesting article of the top 10 reasons you should drink more water:
- Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue
- Promotes Weight Loss
- Flushes Out Toxins
- Improves Skin Complexion
- Maintains Digestive Regularity
- Boosts Immune System
- Natural Headache Remedy
- Prevents Cramps & Sprains
- Puts You in a Good Mood
- Saves Money
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4287/10-Reasons-Why-You-Should-Drink-More-Water.html
With all these benefits in mind, I have been trying to find ways to help me drink more water. Perhaps the best way that has helped me drink more water is to add “flavor boosters” to the water.
There are a number of different types and brands on the market, but I have been enjoying the Crystal Light brand and have found more options than the more expensive Mio brand. Add a squirt of one of these to my bottles of water has been helping me drink more.
What helps you drink more water?
Brian
Water has so many health benefits, as listed by some of the other commenters here. Water hydrates our cells and keeps our system running more smoothly.
However....
Adding artificial flavorings and sweeteners can undo all the benefits of water. Look at the ingredients in most drink mixes on the shelf. You'll find stuff like:
Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Gum Arabic, Sucralose (Sweeteners), Contains Less than 2% of Natural Flavor, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 6, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative).
There are sweeteners, preservatives, dyes and other chemicals... all taking away from the healthy properties of drinking water in the first place. ;-)
Yes, some people find the taste of water "boring." Adding a slice of lemon jazzes up the flavor AND alkalinizes the water, and making your system more alkaline has many health benefits. There are other ways to add flavor, such as floating fruit and herbs in a jar of water. Try a couple slices of cucumber and some fresh mint; a small slice of watermelon and a sprig of rosemary; a few strawberries and lemon slices; pineapple-mint-ginger is a good combination... the list is endless. A quick internet search for "flavoring water naturally" comes up with lots of great ideas. Mother Nature provides many fresh 'flavor boosters' that can also have healthy side effects.
Go forth and hydrate, y'all! :-)
Thank you for your valuable input my friend. Well done.... I probably won’t give up my artificial sweetener tho, as it’s too good! 😇
Hahaha!
I don't need motivation to drink more. I love water! Other than a cup or two of coffee in the morning and a glass of skim milk to mix protein powder into, water is the only thing I drink. I drink a liter of water during my workout, and then probably 3-4 liters throughout the day. And you're right about all of those benefits. There's nothing like it!
I have stop drinking sodas since 2013 and drinking Crystal Light powdered packs helped me change. I drink a gallon of water a day or more, you will get there and after a while you won't need the flavor boosters anymore. Great job of trying to drink more water.
Wow, that is a lot of water! Great job!
I love fresh water at our house, directly from the tap. Because we have our own reservoar and water runs from beneath high hills. I started drinking more water to get myself full in the middle of my intermittent fastin(eating once a day). I also cut down most of the sugar, and sweet things. So I started making lemonade without sugar. At first just one lemon for the whole bottle. And last week I could easily drink 5 lemons squezeed and mixed in one bottle. I think this is the most natural you can get and its still tasty. My friend mixes her water with lemon,ginger and kurkuma. Try it and you will see.
Thank you for the tips!
I have had this struggle for so long. I can go a week or two without water, I usualle take lotsa tea , sodas and juice.
I try to take more water but my motivation doesn't surpass a few days.
This was a great article that I can relate to.
I think I'll emulate your strategy.
Thank You!
Greetings from Nairobi,Kenya.
Greetings my friend! Appreciate you stopping by!
70% of human body is made up of fluids, so we should have them more for our healthy life
El cuerpo consume mucha agua, asi que es bueno consumirla unas tantas veces al dia (8 vasos es lo establecido con regularidad), esto ayuda a la fatiga de el cuerpo, al estress, libera toxinas al momento de orinar, siendo asi que te encuentres mas sano, mejora tu metabolismo, pues son un sin fin de cosas que son beneficiosas al tomar agua.
@calitoo
I just have a protein shake and I work out at school because I have a weight training class and it helps a lot
For me I'm having the Cebion Vitamin C tablet (1000mg) that I mixed with a 500ml of water. I suggest for you to try it, it's good if you don't eat much of vit c rich food.
It has a soda-orangy taste to it which i like.
I also had that problem of not drinking a lot of water, now what I do to consume it more often is to buy tamarind (a very tasty but acid fruit) and I make two liters of juice daily (without sugar). Not many can drink it that way, but it keeps me hydrated.