For this reason it is important to drink enough every day
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In general, we don't drink enough in the Netherlands on an average day. An insufficiently hydrated body doesn't perform optimally, although you won't really notice the effects at first.
However, your health will improve noticeably when you consume the minimum recommended amount of fluids daily. This article explains the importance of sufficient hydration and provides practical tips for achieving this.
Water supports digestion, waste removal and body temperature regulation, and dehydration begins before you feel thirsty.
Daily water requirements depend on body weight, averaging 35 ml per kilo, with green tea as a healthy alternative.
Want to drink more? Set an alarm, start your day with water, and always have a bottle of water handy.
This is what water does for us
Water is a vital engine of our digestive system. Without it, we wouldn't be able to properly absorb nutrients through our intestines. Water also plays a role in the transport of waste products, which ultimately disappear into the toilet via urine.
But water also plays an important role in regulating our body temperature. When you exercise, you sweat. This is a natural way to cool the body and thus prevent you from overheating.
You lose moisture day and night through your skin, and this must be constantly replenished by drinking. If you feel thirsty, you're already too late. This is a signal that your body is already dehydrated.
This is how much you should drink
There are many misconceptions about how much water you should drink daily. Some say it's at least a liter and a half, while others say it's double that amount. The truth lies somewhere in the middle and depends on your body weight.
The heavier you are, the more fluid your body needs. An adult needs 35 milliliters of water per kilogram of body weight daily. So if you weigh 60 kilos, that amounts to 2.1 liters of water, while someone weighing 80 kilos needs about 2.8 liters of water.
Drinking pure water is the healthiest, but it can be a bit boring. To enhance the flavor, consider green tea as an alternative. This provides a delicious, calorie-free alternative to plain water, which you can drink throughout the day.
Tips to drink more
Do you often forget to drink? Set an alarm on your phone! First thing in the morning, prepare a liter and a half of water that you'll need to drink anyway. Also, drink half a liter of fluids immediately after waking up. Cheers!
Hein van Kuijck
Hein has a deep interest in the effects of nutrition, lifestyle, and nutritional supplements on the human body. He conducts extensive research on this topic and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.
