6 Tips to Help You Drink More Water
The CDC says getting enough water daily is essential to good health. It prevents dehydration, which can lead to your body overheating. Regular water drinking can help maintain body weight by reducing your calorie intake, keeping your joints lubricated, and eliminating waste. However, most people don’t drink enough water; if you’re one of them, here are six tips to rectify that.
Set Reminders
Everyone is busy. During our daily hustle, it’s easy to lose track of time and forget about drinking water. Regular reminders can be a game-changer to help you stay hydrated throughout the day. There are many apps available for Android and iPhones that will notify you at regular intervals to take a break and drink.
The benefit of setting reminders is that it gets you into a water-drinking habit that will naturally become part of your daily routine.
Get a Reusable Water Bottle
Investing in a high-quality reusable water bottle can dramatically change your drinking habits. Choose a bottle that’s easy to carry and leak-proof. Whether at work, the gym, or at home, a reusable water bottle makes it easy to take sips throughout the day to get your recommended daily water intake.
Add Flavor
Many people don’t drink enough water because they find it too bland; they want something with more flavor, so they turn to soft drinks and juices, which don’t keep you hydrated and often contain too much sugar.
If you find water too boring to drink, add slices of citrus fruit, berries, mint, or herbal tea. Citrus fruits are excellent because they are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, and mint can help digestion. If adding fruit is too much hassle, there are numerous flavor packets you can choose from to give your water a flavor infusion without added calories or sugar.
Set Up Hydration Stations
Another way to get more water is strategically placing water sources throughout the home or office. Keep a pitcher or dispenser on your desk, kitchen counter, and any other area you frequent. Easily-accessible water encourages you to take sips throughout the day and eliminates the inconvenience of getting up and going to the sink or water cooler to refill.
Track Your Progress
Monitoring your daily water intake and hitting goals will give you a sense of accomplishment and motivate you to continue. Many of the apps mentioned above will give you a visual indication of how many glasses you drank during the day. Visualizing your progress will make you more inclined to meet your hydration goals consistently. Moreover, tracking your water intake allows you to identify patterns where you fall short so you can make adjustments to stay on track. For example, if you notice you struggle during busy days, you can set reminders or carry an extra large water bottle to meet your goals during those specific times.
Invest in a Home Water Treatment System
Another reason many people don’t drink enough water is because they don’t like the taste or smell of what they get from the tap. Most tap water comes from municipal suppliers who use chemicals to make it safe. However, chemicals like chlorine affect the taste. Installing a whole-home water filtration system eliminates chemicals and contaminants for better-tasting water.
If you’re concerned about your well or tap water’s safety or are interested in a home water treatment system, call the pros at Tri-Florida Water Treatment at 863-965-1439. We’re a family-owned company proudly serving residents in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale, and communities throughout Polk County.