{"id":5568,"date":"2023-08-14T21:24:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T21:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/?p=5568"},"modified":"2024-04-05T15:55:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T15:55:35","slug":"importance-of-drinking-enough-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/hbh-staging\/importance-of-drinking-enough-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of Drinking Enough Water"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most of us are aware of the importance of drinking enough water. Getting our daily dose of water helps our organs perform their functions, keeps our skin clear and hydrated, and allows physical action in our bodies to flow smoothly. Even with this knowledge, it can still be challenging to drink all the water our bodies deserve daily. In the summer, when we tend to play hard, sweat and spend prolonged time in the sun, drinking plenty of water is critical. Those who are not drinking enough may experience poor digestion, sluggish thinking, skin breakouts, headaches, bad breath and general fatigue. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Sure You Are Drinking Enough Water Throughout the Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To start your day right, set a large glass of water by your bed each night and drink it when you wake up. Drinking enough water first thing in the morning pulls out toxins from the previous day and freshens your system for the day ahead. Keep a bottle of water accessible throughout the day, whether you are on the go or at a desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a bottle of water close by will remind you to take a sip when thirsty. The first sip will usually let you know how much more water you need. A sip or two may be enough, or you may need a big glass. If you drink most of your daily water before early evening, you most likely will not be thirsty before bed. This is good, because drinking before bed and then waking to use the bathroom disturbs your peaceful night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about quality? Some people like bottled water, while others prefer filtered water. The key is to like the taste of the water you are drinking, and the water should agree with your body. If the taste of plain water is unappealing, experiment to see how you can make it tasty and drinkable. Try adding a few mint leaves, a wedge of lemon, a sprig of parsley, slices of cucumber, a twist of lime or a squeeze of orange to make water more tempting, or to jazz up your routine. 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