{"id":4109,"date":"2014-11-28T14:30:24","date_gmt":"2014-11-28T09:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cawater-info.net\/all_about_water\/en\/?p=4109"},"modified":"2014-11-28T14:30:24","modified_gmt":"2014-11-28T09:30:24","slug":"the-top-5-benefits-of-drinking-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cawater-info.net\/all_about_water\/en\/?p=4109","title":{"rendered":"The top 5 benefits of drinking water"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cawater-info.net\/all_about_water\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/drinking-water.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4110 colorbox-4109\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cawater-info.net\/all_about_water\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/drinking-water.jpg\" alt=\"drinking-water\" width=\"550\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.cawater-info.net\/all_about_water\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/drinking-water.jpg 625w, http:\/\/www.cawater-info.net\/all_about_water\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/drinking-water-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a>I\u2019m often told that I look way younger than I really am.<\/p>\n<p>Now, I have no scientific proof to this fact, but I think (I really do!) a large piece of this has to do with how much water I drink.<\/p>\n<p>I drink a lot of water \u2013 about 5 liters a day.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, I\u2019m not saying you have to drink this much.<\/p>\n<p>Your number is largely personal and depends on a few factors: the climate where you live; how much you exercise; if you\u2019re pregnant or breastfeeding; medical conditions; and the list goes on.<\/p>\n<p>But, a general guideline for an average healthy adult, according to The Institute of Medicine, is 2.2 liters \u00a0of water a day for women and 3 liters a day for men.<\/p>\n<p>If you sometimes find plain water boring, try one of my personal faves \u2013 hint water or hint fizz \u2013 0 sugar, 0 diet sweeteners \u2013 nothing but water + fruit oils and essences.<\/p>\n<p>hint \u00a0was actually created for folks who didn\u2019t like water, but didn\u2019t want to drink sugary drinks or anything with diet sweeteners.<\/p>\n<p>If you need more \u201cammo\u201d on why to drink h20, here are 5 benefits of drinking water that may have you changing your mind.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>1.) Supports metabolism<\/p>\n<p>Water helps keeps your metabolic rate up (cellular hydration is necessary for cellular metabolism); allows you to tell whether you\u2019re really hungry or just thirsty (you can mistake hunger for thirst), and has no sugar \u00a0or artificial sweeteners (you\u2019re keeping \u00a0it natural \u2013 what your body likes).<\/p>\n<p>2.) Promotes vitality<\/p>\n<p>Dehydration can cause tired eyes, headaches, and a case of the \u201cblahs.\u201d Drinking enough water helps promote your wellbeing. \u00a0And remember, by the time you\u2019re thirsty, you\u2019re dehydrated. Keep it flowing throughout the day!<\/p>\n<p>3.) Helps with digestion<\/p>\n<p>Staying hydrated keeps things moving along smoothly in \u00a0your digestive tract. \u00a0Water is necessary to breakdown your food and prevent constipation.<\/p>\n<p>4.) Eliminates toxins<\/p>\n<p>Water helps your kidneys flush out toxins you don\u2019t need in your system through urination. Sweat is another natural way your body removes waste products \u2013 drink up!<\/p>\n<p>5.) Improves muscle strength<\/p>\n<p>Muscles need hydration too! When muscles have enough fluid, they can work longer and harder, helping you get stronger and have more energy \u2013 and who doesn\u2019t want that?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.drinkhint.com\/top-5-benefits-drinking-water\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/blog.drinkhint.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>Dear User\/Visitor! 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