What you drink plays a major role in all bodily processes. Your body needs water to help with nutrient delivery, waste disposal, temperature regulation, and more! Water is the drink of choice for maintaining a h
ealthy body. Most of your fluid intake should come from water. Sugar sweetened sodas or pop provide empty calories and few or none of the vitamins and minerals bodies need. Diet Drinks don’t have extra sugar, but they also provide few, if any, nutrients. Sports drinks are high in carbohydrates and should only be consumed after 60 minutes or more of a high-intensity workout.
Below are tips to increase your water consumption. Which water habits will you adopt?
- Carry a water bottle and refill throughout the day and keep it handy.
- Serve water at events and meetings. Make it visible and convenient.
- Set a reminder on your phone.
- Drink a glass of water when waking up or with breakfast.
- Don’t stock the fridge with sugar-sweetened beverages. Instead, keep a jug or bottles of cold water in your fridge.
- Drink a glass of water with each meal and snack.
- Make water more exciting by adding slices of lemon, lime, cucumber, watermelon, or drink sparkling water on occasion.
- Add a splash of 100% juice to plain or sparkling water for a refreshing, low-calorie drink.
By: Ashley Svaty
