There are more benefits to drinking water than you may realize.
We not only forget to drink water, we forget how absolutely important it is for us.
LifeDaily shares 9 Pretty Convincing Reasons To Drink More Water:
1. Control weight
Sometimes when you feel hungry, you are actually thirsty. I know, hard to believe right. Try it for yourself though and drink a large 16oz glass of water right now and see how full you feel immediately after. If we would just drink more water, we wouldn’t need to consume as many calories with food, or even carbonated beverages.
2. Increase energy
Because water is used in almost all processes in the body, when you are low on water, you are low on energy. Being hydrated is an easy and pretty inexpensive way to increase energy levels. If you need your morning cup of joe, which most of us do, be sure to drink water before and after, since caffeine is known to dehydrate you.
3. Prevent depression
Water is required to optimal functioning of the brain, so therefore, if you are feeling down, grab a bottle and drink up. Don’t allow low levels of water in the brain to cause you depression.
4. Glowing and radiant skin
If you have never spent a day increasing your water intake, you will know what it’s like for your skin to just glow naturally. Plus, dehydration, or not drinking enough water can make your skin deflated and wrinkled. Drinking enough keeps your skin looking younger, brighter, and healthier.
5. Digestion
Water keeps things flowing in your intestinal tract and kidneys. If you want to keep things regular, down some water.
6. Prevent acne
It has been shown that drinking a glass of hot lemon water in the morning has been shown to help reduce breakouts caused by bacteria.
7. Prevent illness
Since water helps to move things along, it aids in getting rid of toxins and helps to prevent bad bacteria from staying in the body, such as infections that could get you sick.
8. Keep you looking slim
When your body is deprived of water and dehydrated, it compensates by retaining water, which causes you to look puffy and bloat.
9. Keep muscles functioning
Have you ever worked out while you were dehydrated? You may have noticed your muscles did not feel like moving. Drink water to keep your body moving throughout your fitness routines.
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