"Drink more water" can solve more than half of the world's problems.
Got a cold? Drink plenty of water
Stomach aches? Drink plenty of water
Not happy? Drink plenty of water
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These three words, the ears will be cocooned, but I have to admit that for people who have not drunk enough water, they are really very concerned.
We need to get water from food and drinking water every day, and dietary guidelines recommend that adults drink 1500 to 1700 ml of water a day (according to the calculation of 200 ml of water per glass, it is about eight cups).
But in life, there are always various reasons that stand in our way of drinking water.
Work is too busy and forget;
Water has no taste and does not like;
This will not be thirsty, forget it;
Don't be lazy friends! Drinking water is a small thing, but as long as you stick to it, it will really bring a lot of unexpected benefits.
Drink more water, what will happen to the body?
To find out, four sisters who don't like to drink water did an experiment in which they had to drink eight glasses of water a day for 30 days, and invited Albert Matheny, a physiologist and registered dietitian, to give professional answers and guidance.
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Before the experiment began, the sisters spoke their minds, summing it up: "I know it's good to drink water, but I just don't have this habit and don't like to drink." And I haven't drunk water in a few days (I should say drinking water), and I don't think there's anything."
Remember what they said and see if it's "really fragrant" after 30 days.
The experiment began, and at first everyone thought it was difficult to keep drinking water, but slowly, they felt some wonderful changes.
Drink enough water to make the intestines more smooth
The sisters have a very resonant change – the bowel movements are smoother, even two or three times a day.
Kuwilileni, who had just come out of the bathroom, excitedly shared her very smooth experience
We have talked many times about the "world problem" of how to make poop more regular and smooth, in addition to moderate exercise, increase dietary fiber, and develop a regular bowel movement, water is also very important.
For most people, drinking enough water can promote intestinal peristalsis, but also make the stool more moist, better excreted, and prevent constipation to a certain extent (for cases where constipation is already constipated, the help of drinking water is limited).
Solving the constipation problem and drinking enough water also brought the sisters a surprise.
After drinking enough water, I actually became thinner
Sarah, who was not good at drinking water before the experiment began, said that after drinking water, he did not want to eat junk food so much, and he did not expect to lose 4 pounds in the first week, although it did not change much later, but after a month, he lost 6 pounds! (About 5.4 pounds)
Drinking water is no longer difficult for Sarah
When you drink enough water, your body's metabolism will go more smoothly, and you will be more aware of the signals your body sends.
Because the feelings of hunger and thirst are very similar, when you feel hungry, you may just be thirsty. And when you drink enough water and don't easily feel thirsty, the feeling of hunger is really the body reminding you that you have to eat.
Drinking water can also help for people who want to control their food intake. Studies have shown that drinking 500 ml of water half an hour before meals to "fill up" can have an impact on the cerebral cortex and reduce appetite.
If you can suppress your appetite by drinking water (light soup) before eating every day, you can eat up to 225 kcal less a day. This is equivalent to the calories that can be consumed by jogging for half an hour, swimming for half an hour, and cycling for an hour.
Is losing weight but suffering from a small partner who can't control his mouth, don't diet, drink the water quickly.
Regarding the other benefits of drinking water, girls hear the most about making the skin better, such as less acne, wrinkles, dark circles fading, etc., is it really so magical?
Can drinking water make the skin better?
It is true that two sisters felt the change in their skin.
Kuwilileni: "Now my skin is in great condition and my face is beautiful."
Cheryl: "When I look in the mirror in the morning, I see that my skin is more translucent and my whole person looks younger."
Others say they don't feel any changes in their skin.
In fact, the relationship between drinking water and skin is not as big as the rumors say, water is not a drug, can not cure skin diseases. In most cases, the skin is also not dehydrated and chapped because of drinking less water.
Because the state of the skin is not only related to the moisture content, but also related to the skin itself. For example, dry skin may be caused by the skin being easily dehydrated after the skin barrier is damaged.
But that's not to say that drinking water is useless to the skin, if you usually drink too little water, the overall benefits of drinking more water will make you look radiant.
The benefits of drinking enough water go far beyond these three points.
Drink enough water, and there are many more benefits
Can help touch fish to reduce sitting.
The sisters in the documentary mention that after drinking more water, they frequently run to the toilet, but there is nothing uncomfortable (that is, it brings a little trouble, especially when they can't find a toilet).
In other words, going to the toilet once an hour, doesn't this just help us reduce the harm of sitting for a long time, and we can also touch the fish by the way, why not enjoy it?
It has an improving effect on the symptoms of some diseases.
Q: What made you start drinking more water?
A: Kidney stones.
Although it is a joke, it really makes sense.
For special disease states, such as kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and hyperuricemia, drinking plenty of water can help improve your condition.
Drinking water is important for people with exercise muscle gains.
I don't know if you have found that the fitness muscle gainer always carries a large water bottle in his hand; the athletes also pay attention to replenishing water between competitions.
Because drinking water not only replenishes the water lost in sports sweating, reduces the core body temperature increase caused by exercise, but also helps to increase muscle and improve exercise performance.
Body fat tissue is basically free of water, and fully hydrated muscle tissue has a water content of about 75%, so for people who want to gain muscle, it is important to drink enough water to ensure that the body is hydrated.
Having said all this, some friends may still struggle with "but the water is not good, I really can't drink it..."
It's okay, netizens have prepared the answer, just copy it.
A few ways to make you fall in love with drinking water
Method one: Straws save lazy people
"With a straw, it's easy to drink more water," many people have experienced.
Straws are so convenient, and you don't need your hands to match the angle and don't worry about the water spilling out.
The threshold is also very low, and a glass straw or stainless steel straw can do it.
Image source: Dr. Lilac "Fat Burning" Straw Cup
When you're away, you can also prepare a lid that can be inserted into a straw, so that the bottled water can be transformed into a straw cup in an instant.
Method two: Pick a cup you like
A while ago there was a hot search #The desire to drink water all depends on the cup#. Netizens unanimously said that the cup they like can really increase the desire to drink water.
For example, a water cup that makes you feel empowered:
Or a large water cup with a scale, and it is clear how much water you drink every day. For people who "can't finish drinking it is uncomfortable", the hydration effect is more significant.
Image source: Dr. Lilac Big Big Water Cup
Or this cup of water with good wishes:
Image source: Lilac Doctor Wellness Cup
A cup you like can really make drinking water full of motivation and ritual.
Method 3: Add some tricks to the water
Young people have long been dissatisfied with "drinking more hot water".
What flowers, fruits, tea leaves, goji berries, as long as it can be soaked in water to make colorless and tasteless water become attractive and delicious, they are willing to try.
Although the water is no longer that water, as long as it is not sugared, it is still good water. If you want to pursue the taste, you can also use sugar-free soda.
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Finally, reveal the true incense moment!
After the 30-day drinking experiment, the four sisters said that they recognized the benefits of water and fell in love with drinking water!
They are in a better mood, more energetic, and their bodies are in a virtuous circle.
Kuwilileni: "I was stunned, drinking water stimulated my vitality and happiness, my mood became super good, and it was not so difficult to get up and fall asleep."
Elena: "I'm glad I took this lab and realized the benefits of drinking water, and now I don't feel stressed because I don't like to drink water anymore."
Seeing this, are you moved? Why not call in friends and family and experience it together!
Cheers []~( ̄▽ ̄)~*
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