Water helps keep your muscles and skin toned, assists in weight loss,
transports oxygen and nutrients to cells, eliminates toxins and wastes
from the body, and regulates body temperature. Drinking refreshing, clean
water plays a major role in reducing the risk of certain diseases.
For better health, drink at least 8 glasses of clean water a day!
Human
survival is dependent on water. The average adult body is 55 to 75
percent water. Because our bodies are mostly water, water figures
heavily in how our bodies function.
Aside
from helping digestion and absorption of food, water regulates body
temperature, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, and removes toxins
and other wastes.
Water
also cushions joints and protects tissues and organs, including the
spinal cord, from shock and damage. Conversely, lack of water (dehydration)
can be the cause of many ailments.
Hard
Water vs. Soft Water -
According to Whitney
and Hamilton’s Nutrition:
Soft
Water (water with the minerals removed) appears to contribute
to a higher incidence of hypertension and heart disease in areas where it is
used.
Hard
Water (water
with the minerals left in) may oppose these conditions. According
to an article in Good
Housekeeping, nutritionists have determined that the amount
of minerals in your tap water can make a significant difference
to your health. The article cited a study in the Journal of
the American Dietetic Association that found that drinking “hard” water
may actually reduce your risk of heart disease.
Water
and Weight Loss
Water plays a major part in weight loss. Because water contains no calories,
it can serve as an appetite suppressant and helps the body metabolize stored
fat. It may possibly be one of the most significant factors in losing weight.
Also,
drinking more water helps to reduce water retention by stimulating
the kidneys. Studies recommend that if you are overweight, you should
add one glass of water to your daily requirement for every 25 pounds
over your recommended weight.