How Hydration Helps You
75 percent of Americans are dehydrated. Are you one of them? Drinking water supports your well-being.
Water and Wellness Open
- About 60% of your body is water and the only element more important to properly functioning systems is oxygen. You might be surprised at how integral it is to different parts of the body:
- Water sends nutrients to your brain. Eighty-five percent of the brain is the water that helps feed and cushion it.
- Water is essential to help your immune system fight illness. And if you do get sick, make sure you drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- It keeps skin clear and healthy. Water keeps your skin looking smooth, healthy and young.
- It metabolizes fat. Proper water intake helps your kidneys and liver function at their peak and thereby reduces the amount of fat deposits in the body.
- Water aids transport of nutrients throughout the entire body, while removing toxins and waste.
Water and Weight Loss Open
- Water is nature’s appetite suppressant. A glass or two before meals can help you eat less.
- Water is essential for your body to metabolize fat.
- Substituting water for sugary beverages or juices is a great way to cut calories. Do the math. If one can of a soft drink has 140 calories, you’ll save 3,920 calories over the four weeks of your challenge – just by drinking Brita® water instead.
- In your quest to look and feel the best you can, drinking more water is one of the simplest ways to help reach your goal.
Water and Workouts Open
- One key to a better workout is to quickly replace fluids you lose when you exercise. It staves off exhaustion, helps you rebound from a tough visit to the gym and leads to better sleep.
- When you’re in motion, water cushions and lubricates bones and joints. It also lubricates cartilage and helps the joints glide freely. So, water helps minimize joint damage caused by friction.
- Water also maintains muscle tone and strength. Muscles are composed primarily of water. It also transports nutrients to the muscle cells and decreases recovery time.
- Drinking water is a key ingredient in your game plan for maintaining a healthy workout regimen.
