Feeling thirsty? That’s not a good thing. It’s an early warning sign your body is in need of fluids – right now.
Our bodies require a minimum amount of clean, pure, natural water each day to maintain a good level of hydration. A properly hydrated body will increase your body’s “cell” communication, resulting in beer health.
• Water transports elements like hormones and nutrients to vital organs, which, in turn, produce substances that are made available to the rest of the body. Without proper hydration, the brain, which is 85% water and controls the body’s “waterways”, cannot do its job properly.
• Water is essential to our body’s temperature regulation, keeping it cool through perspiration.
• Water flushes out toxins and wastes. Water is a major component of blood which carries nutrients and oxygen to and from all cells. Water provides a moist environment for all body tissues. It is the major component of saliva and mucous which lubricates the membranes that line our digestive system beginning with the mouth. Mucous membranes in the nose and eyes funcon beer when well hydrated.
• Water cushions joints and protects tissues and organs like the brain from shock and damage. Water helps maintain a healthy weight. It is hard to distinguish between hunger and thirst. If you feel hungry, drink some water first and then reassess how hungry you are.
However, many of us choose other types of drinks when we are thirsty such as coffee, fruit drinks, vitamin water and so drinks because we find water just too bland to drink. All of these choices obviously contain sugars and other ingredients that do not contribute to a healthy diet, but are these types of drinks helping our bodies with hydration or not? Here are some facts on popular drink choices:
Drinks with caffeine
According to the National Academy of Science Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate, all beverages, including those that are caffeinated such as coffee, tea, energy drinks and some so drinks, contribute to hydration. While caffeine has a diuretic effect, research shows this effect is temporary, and there is no convincing evidence that caffeine leads to dehydration.
Vitamin water
Vitamin water definitely contributes to dehydration. However, according to the Mayo Clinic, vitamin water is fortified with various vitamins and other additives, and some include sweeteners that add calories. If you’re eang a balanced diet or taking a multivitamin, you won’t likely benefit from drinking vitamin water.
