Water is a vital necessity. Because if the body lacks fluids, the body will become dehydrated and will also slow down the metabolic work system. So drink plenty of water as one of the conditions of healthy living.
However, all this time, you have unwittingly been drinking water the wrong way. Then how the right way? Check out the explanation below.
First, sit down while drinking, just like sitting down when you eat. Drinking while standing can harm the kidneys because the water will go straight to the bladder without filtering.
Drink a sip and do not drink a full glass. Absorb slowly, swallow, then breath and repeat.
To meet daily water requirements, do not drink water at any one time. Should do periodically. For example by drinking 1 glass of water after waking up, 1 cup water before or after breakfast, 1 cup water before and after lunch, 1 cup water before and after dinner, and 1 glass before bed.
In order to get optimal health, at least drinking water at room temperature. Even better if the water is warm.
Thirty minutes before meals is the recommended time to drink water because it helps digestion work well. Meanwhile, drinking water during or just before or after meals can weaken the digestive juices and make them work less effectively.
For the same reason, do not drink plenty of water before or after you eat. Fill 50 percent with food, 25 percent with water, and 25 percent leave empty.
Drink when thirsty, because in times of thirst and thirst that's when you know when the body needs a drink.
Every person's water needs vary depending on the particular body condition, such as the effect of weather, diet, weight, sex, and health conditions. Therefore, drink water according to the needs of each body.
To find out whether the body's need for fluids has been met or not, you can see it from the color of urine. When urine is yellow or clear, it means your fluid needs are met. If your urine is dark yellow, it means you need to drink more.
Lips also become an indicator of a person's fluid needs. If the lips look dry, you may become dehydrated. As busy as any of your activities, do not forget to keep drinking enough water. For lack of drinking can also affect lip health.