No 1 Super Food – WATER

No 1 Super Food – WATER

Think about this, you can go without food for weeks, but it will only be a few hours before the lack of fluids, which are all generally made-up of 99% water, will kick in – lethargy and a generally dizzy unwell feeling. It’s commonly called dehydration, which any athlete or desert dweller knows, will kill you in just a few days. 

Here are just a few of the advantages to drinking water regularly and often:

 

bullet Natural weight loss
bullet natural glowing and clearer skin
bullet softer, shinier hair
bullet better digestion
bullet better concentration
bullet less painful menstruation
bullet good regular bowel movements
bullet more energy
bullet fewer wrinkles
bullet less stress
bullet lower incidence of stress on the joints, ligaments and tendons
bullet helps prevent body odour while still allowing the body to sweat freely, helping you to stay fit well into old-age.

I could go on and on, water is truly the fountain of youth and most of us don’t drink enough of the pure filtered kind, preferring caffeinated and sugar-laden drinks which do not allow the water content to give us it’s truly magical benefits. 

What to drink 

Bottled water is a much better option than tap water, but watch for the sodium content level in the bottled stuff. I am lucky and drink artesian well water at room temperature that I store in glass rather than plastic bottles and use for everything from drinking to cooking water.

When away from home I like using a filtered jug or flask type water bottle with a charcoal filter in it. This is a good option for the classroom or office.

There are, of course, more expensive options such as an under-the-sink filter that filters from the mains, such as Reverse Osmosis. These whole-house filters and distilled water filters are investments worth every penny. This means that you can cook and wash all foods with amazing water. 

When to drink 

Dehydration causes stress on the body and that stress will cause even more dehydration, so it is better to keep everything buoyant and drink 2.5 litres of good, naturally-cleaned water each day – throughout the day! 

It is important to drink little and often to keep hydration topped up every hour. It isn’t advisable to drink it all in one go!

It is best to sip water through the day and never drink more than 1 litre per hour. Do not exceed 3 litres in any day.

Here are some more tips on when to drink water to help you get your 6 x 200 ml glasses in each day:

  • 2 glasses of water after waking up – helps activate internal organs.
  • 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal – helps digestion.
  • 1 glass of water before taking a bath – helps lower blood pressure.
  • 1 glass of water before going to bed – avoids stroke or heart attack.

What else does it do for us and how much water is in our bodies? For answers see the diagram below: