Yes, you have heard it a million times, but it's for a reason: it's true and can really help your overall health! I don't drink juice, lemonade, iced tea (unless I made it), soda, fruit punch, etc. ALL I drink it water, water, water...
Water can help flush out toxins in our everyday life, aid us in weight loss, and helps brain function (and yes, that means it can help with headaches). While I am not a doctor, water is sounding better and better to me!
Tips to consume more water: Always carry a water bottle with you. It will become a habit, and you will just drink it because it's there. Drink at least 8oz of water right when you wake up in the morning, it will get your body and mind going! Make it fun: add a flavor to your water. This can be done in one of two ways...
- Infuse your water: Adding fruits, vegetables, and/or herbs to your water can better hydrate you, make your water taste good, and give you more health benefits. Recipes for infusing water are here!
- Add a squirt of flavor: A few companies out there provide these little bottles that you can simply squirt a few drops in your water and make it taste good. Typically, these can be bad for you, just adding a bunch of sugar to your water. However, I have found a few brands at my local supermarket (including Target and Wal-Mart), where these little squirt bottles now contain stevia, instead of sugar. The calories are usually around 5 per serving. Ideally, plain water or infusing your water is better for you, even adding some lemon, but if you can't seem to get that water down without any flavor, the benefits of consuming the water outweigh putting a natural sweetener in your drink. Again, please be careful when purchasing these "water enhancers"! Always read the ingredients and nutrient facts, make sure it is sweetened with stevia, never aspartame. Maybe I will come up with my own little "water enhancer" recipe, stay tuned!
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