- Ditch the
Soda, Drink More Water (5 Ways to Up Your Water Intake)
Hello there,
Welcome back my lovelies, your favourite
is delighted to have you back ;).
Let’s get right into it. Our bodies are
made up of 70% of water, and drinking enough of it is essential for
our optimal health. Most of us already know this but for some reason, I have
been here before so I can relate, we forget to drink water.
It's easier to grab a
coffee in the morning or pick out a soda than it is to actively go for water,
unless after an intensive workout……
….you would definitely need water after that.
So here you are faced with
the dilemma of knowing you need to drink more water but you find yourself
forgetting or skipping it altogether because you want something more
flavourful.
That’s why your girl is here!
The following are some
ways to increase your water intake to better suit your body’s needs.
·Set a daily goal
– Setting a daily water intake goal can help you drink more water. Doing this
can be motivating and make you more likely to make changes that would last. I
try to drink the equivalent of 8 glasses
of water every day. Having a daily
reminder on my phone set to different times of the day has helped me stay
consistent in my water intake. These reminders are very helpful, especially if
you struggle with being forgetful or too busy to drink.
·Add some flavour to your water – Just drinking water can be boring especially if
you are craving something with more flavour. You can add a little bit of flavor
by steeping fresh fruit (oranges, pineapple, lemon), veggie slices
(cucumber, ginger), and even herbs to spice up your water. It's easily
addictive because it's that good. The
longer you let it steep, the tastier the water becomes. You can play around
with different combos, like cucumber lemon or ginger pineapple.
·Switch out soda with sparkling water – Sometimes I simply want to recreate the feeling of
drinking a fizzy drink without actually drinking soda (this helped when I was
making the transition from soda to water). To spice it up you can add a little
lemon juice or a lemon wedge, chefs kiss.
·Eat foods high in water – Another way to increase your water intake is to eat
fruits and vegetables that have high contents of water. Some examples include
cucumber (96% water), lettuce (95% water), watermelon (92% water), and orange
(88% water). Not only would you be
fulfilling your daily water intake you can also make delicious healthy snacks.
·Try herbal tea – The
way tea is underrated is mind-blowing to me. Tea is basically healthy tastily
flavoured water. My favourite thing to do when working for long hours is to
take breaks in between to make a nice cup of lemon tea with a little honey in
it. It’s incredibly soothing. If you are not a fan of hot tea you can make it
into an iced tea. Switch out the sugar or sweetener for a natural option like
honey.
Water has amazing effects on our bodies,
let's try to make consuming it a part of our daily routine ;). Catch you next
time my lovelies.
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