Drinking water seems like a simple task which doesn’t require much thought, right? But do you know that when you drink water, it has a direct impact on your body. So it is important to get it right. Let’s take a look at how to drink water the right way.
We all know how important it is to stay hydrated for a normal functioning of the body. According to a report by Institute of Medicine (IOM), the recommended amount of water per day, for an adult, is 9-11 cups.
Why is water essential for us?
According to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines drinking water prevents dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, mood swings, overheating of the body, constipation and kidney stones. Since water has no calories, it can also help in managing your body weight and reducing your calorie intake when replaced with unhealthy drinks like sweet tea or regular soda.
* Maintains the body temperature. * Provides cushioning for the joints. * Protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues. * Detoxifies the body through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements.
Radhi Devlukia Shetty, a well-known Ayurvedic expert, recently shared an Instagram reel with tips on how to drink water the right way. “Ayurveda really taught me how much of a difference the way you drink your water can have on your overall health. So, here’s the 101 crash course on how to do it right,” she wrote in her caption.
Drinking water in the correct way and temperature is essential. Warm or hot water actually has the ability to absorb deeper into your tissues. Warm water cleanses and detox’s your body better than the cold or normal water. Ice cold water is an absolute disaster for your health as it can give you cold or cough problems and can also dampen your digestion. Warm foods promote digestion while cold foods hinder it.
2. Sit down while drinking water
Standing and drinking disrupts the balance of body fluids. You may accumulate unwanted excess fluid in your body if you drink while standing up which can often lead to arthritis. It also affects the digestion and absorption of minerals which leads to other problems as well. The best way to drink water is to sit and drink.
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The right way to drink water is slowly. Drinking water in small sips allows the body to process the nutrients and minerals well. It also makes it easier for our kidneys to process all the fluids.
4. Start your day with a glass of boiled water
Drink warm water in the morning as it helps flush out the toxins that have accumulated overnight and cleanses your digestive tract to get you ready for the day! It also increases your metabolism which promotes weight loss.
5. Avoid water while eating
Ayurveda strongly recommends that one should not drink water with their meals. You can have large amounts of water at least an hour before and after meal times but not during the meals. Having too much water near your meal times can dilute the digestive acids and mess up the proper digestion of foods. If you must drink then you can take a sip or two at most during your meals.
Drink one glass of water in the morning and evening respectively, and drink water every 1-2 hours in the rest of the day. Don't drink too much water before eating, or it will dilute gastric juice and affect the digestion and absorption of food.
Drink one glass of water 30 minutes before a meal to help digestion. Remember not to drink too soon before or after a meal as the water will dilute the digestive juices. Drink water an hour after the meal to allow the body to absorb the nutrients.
The general rule is to drink one ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight. All you have to do is weigh yourself, then divide the number of pounds by two to figure out your needed water intake.
The golden rule of hydration (no pun intended) is to drink 50% of your weight in ounces per day. Just simply drinking water will be sufficient until you reach that 50% mark.
For most people, dehydration is the much greater issue. However, if you suspect you may be overhydrated, look for symptoms like cloudy thinking, nausea and vomiting, muscle weakness, spasms or cramps and headaches. In severe cases symptoms could include mental confusion, seizures, unconsciousness and even coma.
Water works as a lubricant for your joints, helping to reduce joint pain and protect against daily wear and tear. In fact, drinking more water can help to eliminate other pain in the body by supporting your lymphatic system, a network of nodes, tubes, vessels and fluid that move waste from your tissues.
What about coffee? Some coffees will have a higher caffeine level than others, and obviously more than tea. But the diuretic effect is fairly low in most people, similar to tea. As both tea and coffee do count as water intake, the level of caffeine contained in both drinks shouldn't have any dehydrating effects.
First of all, never chug a glass of water in one go. Drink it slowly sip by sip. Secondly, never drink water right before eating your meal or after it. This can dilute the gastric juice, making it difficult for your system to digest and absorb nutrients from the food.
Most people need about four to six cups of plain water each day. But it may be surprising to learn that water intake is an individualized number. While the daily four-to-six cup rule is for generally healthy people, that amount differs based on how much water they take in from other beverages and food sources.
We grab a bottle of water and guzzle it down, often in one go, to satisfy that thirst. But that's not really the best way to hydrate, says Lindsay Baker, PhD, a senior principal scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute. “In general, it's best to sip a little bit throughout the day,” Baker says.
WHAT CAN I DO FOR FAST ABSORPTION? Drinking on an empty stomach. Make sure you're drinking water on an empty stomach, especially during and after cardio-intensive exercise. Then, water can pass through your stomach and large intestine to your bloodstream in as little as five minutes.
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