Water makes up 65-75% of an adult body. It's important to maintain adequate hydration levels in order to maintain proper blood chemistry (including electrolytes), remove waste and toxins, replenish and repair fatigued muscles, and so much more. Drinking at least 64 ounces of water daily is required for optimal health BUT.....that's not enough if you're sweating....for every 20 minutes of physical activity you should drink 8 additional ounces of water. If you're traveling on a plane, you need an additional 8 ounces of water for every hour you're in the plane (plane air is very dehydrating). Other times you need more than the basic recommendation is if you are at a high altitude (such as in Colorado), pregnant, or recovering from illness. Also certain medications and dietary habits (high sodium consumption) can mean you should add more water to your diet.
The temperature of the water you drink has different effects.
If you drink cold water:
- it lowers your body temperature which can be helpful when working out, being outside in hot weather, or need to lower a fever.
-it quenches your thirst most effectively
If you drink room-temperature water:
-it makes you feel full so if you're trying to lose weight, it can be a good strategy to ward off hunger pangs
-it is easiest for your body to readily use so it replenishes lost fluids from things like sweating
Now that you know....drink up :) Happy Sippin'
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