How to improve your daily water intake?

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How to improve your daily water intake?

The recommended daily water intake for adults is 8 – 10 glasses of 250ml each glass. This might be hard to do if you are not used to drinking much water. However, please note that this is more of a guide and not a strict rule. Variables can include age, activity levels, temperature and weight etc. It is nonetheless still important to be adequately hydrated.

Here are some simple ways to include more water in your diet:

  1. Drink water with every meal.
  2. Opt for water instead of a sugary drink.
  3. Eat more fruits and vegetables. You can still get water in your diet by eating food high in water content.
  4. Invest in a water bottle to carry around wherever you go.

Dehydration side-effects

If you have the following symptoms, you need to increase your daily water intake:

  • Excessive thirst
  • Dry mouth
  • Decreased urine output that is a darker yellow than normal
  • Dry skin
  • Headache
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Reduced ability to create tears

Over-hydration side-effects

Staying hydrated is important but not many people realise that you can drink too much of water, especially when you try to หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล overcompensate for the loss of water your body experiences during prolonged exercise. Overhydration can lead to water intoxication, which is when the levels of salt and other electrolytes in your body become too diluted. While it is rare, this can be a medical emergency if the electrolytes in your body fall too low and too fast.