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Finding The Right Times To Drink It

This may seem like a simple concept, but it’s surprisingly not implemented as much as you’d think. One of the reasons that people are so turned off from drinking water is because they try to drink it at times when they’re used to drinking something more “fun”.

If you’re sitting down to watch a movie with friends, you may feel pressured to drink water instead of a soda. Whether or not you actually drink the water, the problem is that you felt pressured to do so. Ultimately, that guilt or pressure isn’t enough motivation, and it will lead you to stop drinking it.

The best times to drink water are times when you wouldn’t normally be drinking anything else. Whether you’re on the way to picking up your kids from daycare or riding the train to work, these “transition” periods are great times to get your water filled. Before you know it, you’ll be a water-drinking machine.

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Everyone’s Different

The first thing that needs to be addressed is that no two people are the same. What may be the proper amount for one person might not be appropriate for someone else. So how do you know what’s right for you?

Listen to Your Body

There are a few ways to determine whether you’re getting enough fluids every day. If you rarely feel thirsty, that’s one sign that you’re drinking enough water. Another good sign that you’re getting enough is if your urine is colorless. However, there is a basic requirement level that pretty much everyone should adhere to.

General Recommendation

The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommended that men should ideally drink 3.7 liters of water a day, while women need 2.7 liters. However, they also reason that 20% of our fluid intake comes from the food we eat, so this measurement isn’t exactly clear cut.

But if you don’t feel like measuring liters every five seconds, the optimal recommended amount is eight cups of water per day.

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So, how can you motivate yourself to drink more water by spicing up its flavor a bit? Here are some ways you can do so.

Fruit

“Steeping” water with some of your favorite fruits in the refrigerator is a great way to give it more taste. Oranges, lemons, and grapefruits can be used if you want citrus water, while you can also pick strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries to make a berry version. You can suit this to whatever your favorite fruits are.

Cucumber

Cucumber water is surprisingly refreshing and easy to make. Just slice up a half of a cucumber and put it inside of a pitcher of water, leave to chill overnight, and put it inside your flask or bottle to enjoy all day long.

Flavor Packets

If you’d rather not take the time to make fruit or cucumber water, plenty of companies now sell flavor packets that can make water a lot more exciting. You’ll find a wide range of flavors out there—including lemonade and tropical fruit—so just find what motivates you to stay more hydrated.

The post Make Staying Hydrated Easier by Flavoring Your Water appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

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Finding The Right Times To Drink It

This may seem like a simple concept, but it’s surprisingly not implemented as much as you’d think. One of the reasons that people are so turned off from drinking water is because they try to drink it at times when they’re used to drinking something more “fun”.

If you’re sitting down to watch a movie with friends, you may feel pressured to drink water instead of a soda. Whether or not you actually drink the water, the problem is that you felt pressured to do so. Ultimately, that guilt or pressure isn’t enough motivation, and it will lead you to stop drinking it.

The best times to drink water are times when you wouldn’t normally be drinking anything else. Whether you’re on the way to picking up your kids from daycare or riding the train to work, these “transition” periods are great times to get your water filled. Before you know it, you’ll be a water-drinking machine.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Brix Wellness (@brixwellness)

The post This Tip Will Help You Drink More Water appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Everyone’s Different

The first thing that needs to be addressed is that no two people are the same. What may be the proper amount for one person might not be appropriate for someone else. So how do you know what’s right for you?

Listen to Your Body

There are a few ways to determine whether you’re getting enough fluids every day. If you rarely feel thirsty, that’s one sign that you’re drinking enough water. Another good sign that you’re getting enough is if your urine is colorless. However, there is a basic requirement level that pretty much everyone should adhere to.

General Recommendation

The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommended that men should ideally drink 3.7 liters of water a day, while women need 2.7 liters. However, they also reason that 20% of our fluid intake comes from the food we eat, so this measurement isn’t exactly clear cut.

But if you don’t feel like measuring liters every five seconds, the optimal recommended amount is eight cups of water per day.

The post How Much Water Do You Actually Need to Drink in a Day? appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

So, how can you motivate yourself to drink more water by spicing up its flavor a bit? Here are some ways you can do so.

Fruit

“Steeping” water with some of your favorite fruits in the refrigerator is a great way to give it more taste. Oranges, lemons, and grapefruits can be used if you want citrus water, while you can also pick strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries to make a berry version. You can suit this to whatever your favorite fruits are.

Cucumber

Cucumber water is surprisingly refreshing and easy to make. Just slice up a half of a cucumber and put it inside of a pitcher of water, leave to chill overnight, and put it inside your flask or bottle to enjoy all day long.

Flavor Packets

If you’d rather not take the time to make fruit or cucumber water, plenty of companies now sell flavor packets that can make water a lot more exciting. You’ll find a wide range of flavors out there—including lemonade and tropical fruit—so just find what motivates you to stay more hydrated.

The post Make Staying Hydrated Easier by Flavoring Your Water appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.