Drink Your Water!
By Alma Varela
Drinking water is a very important step in maintaining good health. The human body is made of 55 to 75 percent water. When we do not consume enough liquids, we become dehydrated. Dehydration can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health. Most adults need 6 cups of fluids a day; however, everyone’s needs are different. While drinking water is the best way to hydrate, we also get fluids from foods and beverages like milk, fruit juice, vegetables, soups, and yogurt. So, what are the benefits of drinking water?
- Lubricates joints
- Aids digestion
- Delivers nutrients and oxygen throughout the body
- Boosts skin health
- Protects vital organs and tissue
- Regulates body temperature
- Flushes body waste
- Supports weight loss
