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How Much Water Should We Drink in a Day and How Big a Health Risk is Drinking too Much Water?

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Water is most important because it is the source of life. But the how much water is necessary for us to drink daily? While drinking less water can be a health hazard, consuming too much water can also be fatal. Water  maintains about 60% of our total body weight. It is present in our cells, organs, blood, and various parts of our body. Dr. Nidia Rodriguez Sanchez, a hydration expert at the University of Stirling in Scotland, says that ‘Water is a nutrient in itself.’ We focus on protein,   vitamins,  carbohydrates, and fiber, but we don't consider water as an important nutrient in for lives. Water plays an important role in all of our bodily functions. According to Howard Medical School, some of the important functions of water in our body are as follows: ·         It carries nutrients and oxygen  to cells. ·         It flushes out harmful bacteria from the bladder. ·    ...

Is It Appropriate to Sip Water Prior to, During, or Following Meals? How It Affects Your Digestive System

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  Water consumption at the appropriate times can facilitate digestion and increase satiety. Experts in the timing and amount of water consumption prior to, during, and following meals. Drinking Plenty of Water For the body to function at its best, doctors advise consuming eight glasses of water each day. Hydration is a crucial component of our daily routine. But it turns out that timing is just as important when it comes to hydration. For example, it's best to hydrate your body as soon as you get up in order to start the day off well. In a similar vein, drinking water  before, during, and after meals can help with digestion and guarantee that nutrients are absorbed by the body in the right amounts. Water consumption too soon before meals might dilute digestive fluids and impede the transport of nutrients. The proper timing of water consumption can enhance metabolism, satiety, ease of digestion, and nutritional absorption. Water consumption too soon before meals might dil...