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Wednesday 29 august 2018

Benefits of drinking water on a daily basis

ARUBA ― Aruba has one ing out, most of this perspi-
of the cleanest water in ration goes unnoticed. What are the benefits of
the world, whether you’re drinking water?
here on vacation or living But our body is constantly You’ll be happy to know
on the island you can eas- regulating its temperature that water provides plenty
ily fill your cup up from the through sweat. Even when of benefits. And we want
faucet without any prob- you're sitting in a chair, typ- to give you the most of-
lem. It’s no secret that up to ing on your computer, your ten overlooked benefits of
60% of the human body is body is still maintaining a drinking water.
comprised of water. But did healthy core temperature.
you know that on any given We both know that water - Increases Brain Power and
day you lose 64 ounces of consumption is imperative Provides Energy
water through perspiration for maintaining hydration. - Promotes Healthy Weight
16 ounces from your feet But keeping up with that Management and Weight
alone? Unless you're work- kind of diminishing supply Loss
can seem difficult. - Flush Out Toxins
- Boosts Immune System
In the battle to stay hydrat- - Prevents Cramps and
ed, it sometimes feels like Sprains
the only option is countless - Prevents Bad Breath
trips to the bathroom. But
before you move your of- Want to enjoy more ben-
fice into the second stall, efits of drinking water?
let’s figure out just how Start your day off right by
much water you should be drinking a glass of wa-
consuming each day. ter each morning before
breakfast. This will jump-
How much water should we start your mind and body.
drink each day? And carry a reusable water
The recommended wa- bottle with you throughout
ter consumption can vary the day to ensure you re-
based on age, weight, sex, main hydrated. So maybe
activity level, and the cli- your new drinking habits will
mate you live in. But gen- lead to a couple more trips
erally speaking, women to the bathroom. But you'll
should drink 90 ounces (11 be happier, healthier, and
cups) of fluids per day and more efficient with a prop-
men should drink 125 ounc- erly hydrated brain. q
es (16 cups) per day.