Healthy Wonders of Drinking Water

As children, we all were counseled about the importance of hydrating ourselves and the problems we may face otherwise. As time passed, we got over half a million other drinks to choose from. At the same time our lifestyle has changed and we eat a lot of processed food and take too many cups of tea/coffee/alcohol, not to forget the many aerated drinks that come in varied packaging.  Now, we drink water only to quench our thirst and not to rehydrate the body.

But is that the right thing to do?  While we put a lot of effort in deciding what to eat, we forget that the healthiest option in drinks is still the one and only - WATER. Let’s check out why:

• Water is the primary transporter of nutrients in the body. Without it, your body cannot take up the nutrients that you get from the food that you eat.
• A glass of plain water in the morning acts as the best detoxifying agent.
• Cold water improves the metabolism and also makes you feel full quicker which helps in losing weight.
• Sufficient water intake reduces the dehydration and tiredness; its helps heart to pump your blood freely.
• Timely rehydration, after a heavy workout relives muscle cramps and pain.

• During the work-outs, sipping water continuously in small quantities help you sustain energy levels and you can work-out better.
• It improves circulation and is a very important component of our skin. Drink water to delay appearance of wrinkles and maintain skin integrity.
• It softens the stools and eases constipation.
• Sufficient intake of water keeps the urine dilute and checks kidney stone formation.
• It is one of the most powerful remedies of urinary tract infections in women
• When you are sufficiently hydrated toxins are flushed-out continuously and it saves you from body odor.

So why wait? Make it a habit to drink water throughout the day, sip by sip.