Water is a fundamental part of our lives. It is easy to forget how completely we depend on it. The average adult body is 55-75% water. Every day we lose water through the simple act of breathing. We perspire and we use water as a means of expelling waste products from the body. For our bodies to function properly we need to replenish the water we lose. For the average male that’s about three quarts of water a day. As a general rule women don’t need as much. Two to two and a half quarts of water is usually sufficient.
For most people the thought of drinking two and a half quarts of water a day is daunting, but we can usually get enough water through the foods we eat and the beverages we drink. While it may be “enough,” adding a glass or two of water to your daily diet is a good idea. Water aids in the digestion and absorption of food, helps regulate body temperature and blood circulation, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, and cushions joints from shock and damage.
Dieting? Water is a natural appetite suppressant and it helps metabolize fat. Even when not dieting, most people prefer to not gain weight. Research shows that low water intake can increase the amount of fat deposits. The primary function of the liver is to metabolize fat but without enough water, the kidneys cannot function properly. Some of their workload is pushed onto the liver. Rather than metabolizing the fat, it’s stored. The weight creeps on, one pound at a time.
For most people the thought of drinking two and a half quarts of water a day is daunting, but we can usually get enough water through the foods we eat and the beverages we drink. While it may be “enough,” adding a glass or two of water to your daily diet is a good idea. Water aids in the digestion and absorption of food, helps regulate body temperature and blood circulation, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, and cushions joints from shock and damage.
Dieting? Water is a natural appetite suppressant and it helps metabolize fat. Even when not dieting, most people prefer to not gain weight. Research shows that low water intake can increase the amount of fat deposits. The primary function of the liver is to metabolize fat but without enough water, the kidneys cannot function properly. Some of their workload is pushed onto the liver. Rather than metabolizing the fat, it’s stored. The weight creeps on, one pound at a time.
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