This past
week, the majority of the east coast experienced a heat wave causing
temperatures to skyrocket into the high 80s to mid-90s. When temperatures are
as intense as they have been this past week, it is extremely important to stay
hydrated. The best way to stay hydrated is to drink eight 8 ounce glasses of
water each day.
By letting
yourself get dehydrated, you are putting your body at risk for a plethora of
health problems. On average, the human body is made up of 75% water. In order to have all of the body’s systems
functioning properly, an efficient amount of water must be consumed on a daily
basis. An article, “Got Water? Why
Dehydration Is Making You Fat And Sick,” published in Get Skinny Be Happy’s infographic, states drinking a glass of water
first thing in the morning helps to get blood pressure to normal levels before
eating breakfast. Blood is made up of about 92% water. If a person is dehydrated, blood thickens
causing elevated blood pressure, which can eventually lead to blood clots. Elevated
cholesterol levels can become an issue, as well, when you are not consuming
enough water. The combination of high cholesterol levels and high blood
pressure puts people at a great risk for coronary heart disease according to the
American Heart Association.
By regularly
consuming water, you are promoting mental, physical, and emotional health. When
the body is dehydrated, fatigue becomes a major issue, causing the body and
mind to become sluggish. Staying hydrated also decreases the risk for obesity,
as water speeds up the metabolism. According to a 2010 experiment done by the
American Dietetic Association, drinking two 8-ounce glasses of water before
breakfast, lunch, and dinner, decreased the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity.
You can find
out some more benefits to staying hydrated by clicking the link below:
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