Saturday, May 5, 2007

Water, Water, Water

Why is it important we drink 6-8 glasses of good quality water every day?
Information provided by Therese Swettenham

:every living cell in our body depends on water to carry out essential functions

:water cleanses the body by flushing out vital organs

:water carries nutrients out to every cell in every extremity of our bodies and carries waste back from the cells

:water is about 70% of our body weight and a major part of every cell

:a reduction of 4-5% of our intake will result in a decline of 20-30% of our work performance and well being

:drinking 6-8 glasses a day consistently is very important in losing weight

:if you are not consistent, your body will retain water in confusion

:water suppresses the appetite and helps the body metabolize stored fat

:for every cup of coffee, tea, cola or caffeinated drink you should drink 3 glasses of water to counteract the dehydration in your body

:if your body doesn’t receive enough water it will automatically withdraw moisture through the lining of your bowels(like drinking from a toilet bowl) and hence cause constipation