{"id":6392,"date":"2018-08-10T15:06:16","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T10:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cawater-info.net\/all_about_water\/en\/?p=6392"},"modified":"2018-08-10T15:06:16","modified_gmt":"2018-08-10T10:06:16","slug":"7-ways-to-drink-more-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cawater-info.net\/all_about_water\/en\/?p=6392","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Drink More Water"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You could survive for a month without food, but you\u2019d be dead in a week without water. If knowing that makes you think staying hydrated might be a good idea, here\u2019s 8 ways to drink more water.<\/p>\n

1. Drink and drive.<\/h5>\n

Buy a reusable bottle (for bonus points, garnish it with stickers or decorations of some kind to make it your own) and keep it in your car. Sipping on it as you go about your day can add up depending on how much you drive; and if you find yourself stuck in a traffic jam, at least you\u2019ll be hydrated.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Drink on the job.<\/h5>\n

It\u2019s easy to forget about drinking (water) on the job if you\u00a0get busy working on what seems like a never-ending To-Do List. Keep a bottle of water in a visible place so you\u2019ll remember to drink it. To keep it simple, just take a few sips every hour on the hour.<\/p>\n

3. Coffee drinkers rejoice.<\/h5>\n

Good news for coffee fans:\u00a0coffee may be included in your water tally. Before you get too excited, I\u2019m not endorsing the daily Starbucks visit I know so many of you are fond of; you\u2019d be better off brewing your own coffee at home. Add a dash of cinnamon, drizzle of honey, and splash of milk to improve the flavor.<\/p>\n

4. Think about all the money you could save.<\/h5>\n

Think that $3 soda was expensive? You don\u2019t know the half of it.<\/p>\n

A single serving of soda only costs the average restaurant 5 to 20 cents. In other words: don\u2019t be too thankful for those free refills (trust me, they can afford it). Don\u2019t endorse such a mark-up by purchasing soda when you dine out; instead, order a water to\u00a0get healthy and save cash. Just look at the facts:<\/p>\n

The average American eats out 4-5 times per week; based on the assumption of 20 restaurant visits per month, let\u2019s do some math:<\/p>\n

20 restaurant visits per month\u00a0X\u00a0$3 per soda\u00a0=\u00a0$60 saved per month, or\u00a0$720 in a year(which is more than enough to invest in an amazing experience like a cruise to an exotic country, getaway to a bed and breakfast, or trip to the beach).<\/p>\n

5. There\u2019s an app for that.<\/h5>\n

If you keep forgetting to stay hydrated, download a free app like\u00a0Hydro\u00a0that includes a water consumption calculator text reminders of your goal. For more fitness apps that might be useful,\u00a0click here.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0What to do if you think water is boring.<\/h5>\n

There is no escaping the fact that water might not fill your taste buds with glee in the way that artificially sweetened beverages do. As a past Mt. Dew addict, trust me when I say, \u201cI know the feeling.\u201d But just like a little creativity can take your morning coffee from zero to hero (dash of\u00a0cinnamon + drizzle of honey + splash of milk. Try it\u2012you won\u2019t regret it), water can be made more exciting. Add chunks of fresh fruit to your water for a more enjoyable natural flavor. If you\u2019re looking for suggestions, try lemon, lime, watermelon, and orange. Experiment with different kinds of fruit (and even with combinations of fruit) until you discover your perfect recipe.<\/p>\n

7. Keep it simple.<\/h5>\n

I know the often repeated recommendation of \u201cdrink 8 glasses of water a day\u201d might sound like a lot, but it\u2019s really not. To hit your daily quota of 64 oz., just consume 10-12 oz. (a little over a serving) of water at the following times every day:<\/p>\n