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Drink 1.5 liters of water a day, but how can you reach your goal when you don’t think about glasses of water or wait until you’re thirsty to hydrate?
The human body consists of 60% water. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure good hydration of the body throughout the day. “It regulates the body temperature, helps to digest and transport nutrients and oxygen,” says Dr. Faiza Bossi. Only some of us do not think about drinking during the day until we feel thirsty, that feeling is already a sign of dehydration. Some tips allow you to avoid it and properly hydrate your body.
In small quantities
There is no need to drink a lot of water at once, on the contrary, the action can lead to discomfort in the abdomen or even in extreme cases, causing nausea or cramping. Therefore, we will prefer to drink in small sips throughout the day, the doctor advises gives you place water bottles or water bottles everywhere in your home or work.Something to think about drinking when you see the object.
“You can also use a water bottle with visual markers to track your progress or just set alarms on your phone,” he continues. Some apps also send you reminders to drink, like Water Reminder on Android or Water Reminder in IOS: And to ensure the minimum, we can set “ritual” glasses, which will become automatic gestures over time. for example, drink a large glass of water when you wake up, another before lunch, another after, one at lunch break…
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If the taste of the water seems weak, too neutral, it is entirely possible to add a few slices of lemon, mint and/or cucumber to a pitcher to add flavor to the drink.
Take care of your diet
You don’t just hydrate by drinking. “Some foods can provide 20-30% of your water intake,” emphasizes Dr. Faiza Bossi. For example, the doctor recommends making half of your plate green vegetables, the other half – starchy foods and proteins.
We will, of course, avoid carbonated drinks and fruit juices, which do not quench thirst “and are just a cup of sugar,” comments the doctor. In turn, tea and coffee help to hydrate the body, but they do not replace water. It is better to consume them in moderation; An excess of tea can cause iron deficiency, coffee – anxiety or even tachycardia.
Source: Le Figaro
