Drinking water

Drinking Water:

Water is an essential part of our diet. Humans are able to survive for several weeks without food, but for only a few days without water. Since the body has no means to store water, you need a constant supply to replenish the fluid that you lose through sweating and urination. This means that you need to drink at least six to eight glasses of water every day, and more when it is hot or when playing sport or exercising. Do not wait until you are thirsty since thirst may indicate that you are already lacking the water you need.

Limiting Fizzy Drinks and Juice:

In the United Kingdom the consumption of fizzy drinks has doubled in the last 15 years - on average, we now drink over 2 litres of sugary fizzy drinks, squash, and fruit juice per person every week. Although these sorts of drinks provide fluid, they also contribute a large amount of calories and sugars to the diet. The marked increase in the amount of sugary fizzy drinks is believed to be a major factor in the rising number of overweight children in Britain today.

Making changes:

You can save hunreds of calories each day by paying close attention to what you drink during the day, and by trying to subtitute still or sparkling water, or other low-calorie drinks, for those with a high sugar content. If you only make one dietary change in your drinking habits you are on the right road to being healthier. If you currently have a juice drink with your lunch, then change this to water and gradually wean yourself off the damaging ways you are treating your body.