Facts about water:
- Water is the most important nutrient in the body. You can only go days without water, whereas you can go about 8 weeks without food.
- Water makes up 55-60% of our total body mass, it is found in all tissues, cells and body fluids.
- Our body can produce 8% of daily water needs, but 92% has to be ingested through food and drinks we consume.
- Processed foods take moisture out of food and we ended up losing water when consuming them.
- The slower you drink water, the more you'll retain it. Don't chug water- you kidneys are overly efficient and will excrete most of it instead of absorbing it.
- If you drink over a gallon of water without any electrolytes you will become dehydrated.
- Water cannot be stored, that is why it is very important to have a daily consumption of water.
How much water should I drink?
- Body Weight (pounds)/2 = the minimum number of ounces you should drink each day.
Roles of Water in the body:
- Improves Oxygen delivery to cells
- Transports Nutrients
- Enables cellular hydration
- Moistens oxygen for easier breathing
- Cushions bones and joins
- Absorbs shocks to joins and organs
- Regulates body temperature
- Removes wastes
- Flushes toxins
- Prevents tissues from sticking
- Lubricates joints
- Improves cell-to-cell communications
- Maintains normal electrical properties of cells
- Empowers the body's natural healing process
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