The Importance of Staying Hydrated

The Importance of Staying Hydrated
Whether you are a kid, a serious athlete or someone who does little or no physical work, staying hydrated is fundamental to your health. Water accounts for 60-70 percent of the human body as nearly all our entire body’s organ systems depend on it. From topping up the fluid levels in your body to facilitating normal bodily functions, drinking enough water or liquids also impacts your brain positively in several ways. No wonder, good hydration is one of the essential aspects of the diet. Though water levels in the body decrease as we age, hydration remains critical for people of all ages. Here are a few reasons staying hydrated is important for your health:

What should you do to stay hydrated?
You need to drink enough water throughout the day, especially on hot days, to stay hydrated. Also, consume enough high-water foods such as watermelon, cucumbers, cantaloupe, strawberries, skimmed milk, peaches, lettuce, oranges, etc.

Why do we need fluids?
Water in the body helps many essential processes to take place. This includes our blood system transporting essential glucose, nutrients and oxygen to cells as well as the ability of kidneys to get rid of waste products. Body fluids lubricate our joints and eyes. They help our digestive system to function and keep our skin healthy.

Our bodies regulate our own body temperature, especially in hot weather conditions or sporting activities, by getting rid of more water via the skin (perspiration). This cools the body and gets the temperature stable. We need to be replacing the water we lose via sweat by taking lots of fluids.

Reasons we need to stay hydrated
Good hydration keeps us healthier physically, mentally and emotionally. Water is so crucial to body health that if its levels drop even slightly, you will begin to feel the consequences. People with low levels of body fluids may experience dizziness, headaches, fatigue, nausea, dry mouth, hard, fast heartbeat, etc. If dehydration continues for a long time unaddressed, it can result in constipation, urinary tract infections and build-up of kidney stones. Taking enough water on a daily basis will address these issues.

If you want your memory to remain sharp and mood and motivation to remain stable and intact, stay hydrated. This way, you can also think well and handle problems much more easily.

How much fluid do I need?
As an adult, you need to drink about 1.5–2 litres of water every day. This is equal to about 8-10 drinks since a typical glass of water is about 200 millilitres (ml). For children, around 6-8 drinks a day are enough until their teenage years when they can increase. However, remember that factors like level of physical activity, climate and age do determine our fluid needs. For example, pregnant and breastfeeding moms need more fluids for the body and breastmilk. Athletes lose more water via sweat and need fluids regularly for replacement and older people often drink less water.

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