Why Water?
· Water is essential to good health -
every system in your body depends on it.
every system in your body depends on it.
· Water flushes toxins out of vital
organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides moist environments for your ear, nose and throat tissues.
organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides moist environments for your ear, nose and throat tissues.
· You lose water everyday through
normal body functions; breathing, sweating & bathroom breaks. You
replenish your body’s water supply by drinking and eating foods that contain water.
normal body functions; breathing, sweating & bathroom breaks. You
replenish your body’s water supply by drinking and eating foods that contain water.
· Lack of water can cause dehydration - a condition that occurs when your body doesn’t have enough water to carry out normal functions.
· Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired. A few
symptoms include:
symptoms include:
Dry mouth, sleepiness or tiredness — children are likely to be less active than usual, thirst.
Try it!
· Try to add one glass of water to your morning and afternoon routine.
· Try replacing a current high calorie
beverage with a glass of water.
beverage with a glass of water.
Add it!
· Not a fan of plain water? Add a slice or two of fruit - lemon & lime are a natural choice but even watermelon or
cucumber can be a fun alternative.
cucumber can be a fun alternative.
· Fill a glass with ice, then add your
beverage, be sure to drink until the glass is empty - melted ice and all.
beverage, be sure to drink until the glass is empty - melted ice and all.
Grab it!
· Keep water in handy containers - makes them easy to grab and go.
· Fill a bottle not quite full with water and freeze it. Use it to keep lunches cold and as a beverage.
Be a good role model for your family.
“Monkey See Monkey Do”