Drinking adequate water is always important, and while most tend to ramp up their intake in the hot summer months of the year, the winter months are just as crucial.
Our bodies are made up of about 70 percent water, which doesn’t fluctuate with the season. Feeling hot or sweaty is not the only indicator that we need to hydrate. Our bodies need water to function properly; water helps regulate body temperature and is essential to proper functioning of cells, tissues and organs. When the body is dehydrated, it inhibits the immune system and makes us less able to ward off colds and the flu.
Water intake guidelines:
Guidelines for water intake vary on weight and physical activity level. The Institute of Medicine recommends, in general, about 13 to 15 cups a day for men and 9 to 11 cups a day for women.
How can I increase my water intake?
-Carry a reusable water bottle with you.
-Eat foods high with water content such as celery, broccoli, grapefruit and apples.
-Enjoy a warm beverage such as decaffeinated tea with lemon.
-Add natural flavors to your water such as mint or citrus fruits.
The Bottom Line: Proper hydration is key to whole body health. Adequate water intake leads to clearer skin, better hydration and higher energy. Do you need more reasons than that? Now go fill yourself a glass!
Signs of winter dehydration:
-Chapped lips
-Dry skin
-Nosebleeds
-Acne
-Headaches
-Dry cough
-Chapped lips
-Dry skin
-Nosebleeds
-Acne
-Headaches
-Dry cough
Water intake guidelines:
Guidelines for water intake vary on weight and physical activity level. The Institute of Medicine recommends, in general, about 13 to 15 cups a day for men and 9 to 11 cups a day for women.
How can I increase my water intake?
-Carry a reusable water bottle with you.
-Eat foods high with water content such as celery, broccoli, grapefruit and apples.
-Enjoy a warm beverage such as decaffeinated tea with lemon.
-Add natural flavors to your water such as mint or citrus fruits.
The Bottom Line: Proper hydration is key to whole body health. Adequate water intake leads to clearer skin, better hydration and higher energy. Do you need more reasons than that? Now go fill yourself a glass!
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