Water For Good Health

The omnipresence of water is truly amazing. Nearly three-quarters of our Earth is covered with it. Our body consists of about 60% water. Most fresh fruits and vegetables store up to 95%, and meats ooze 50%.

A lifeline
The role of water in the human body is supreme. Water is an essential and major component in all living matter as it aids in food digestion and the absorption and transportation of nutrients in the body. It also cleanses our system of its waste products via urine and keeps us cool by regulating our body temperature. It’s also an ideal and natural moisturiser for youthful-looking skin!

We can survive without food for several weeks but will only live a few days without water. In fact, a 20% loss of body water is fatal. Our body loses about 2.5 litres of water daily through urine, faeces, sweat and breath. To stay healthy, we need to maintain this delicate balance of water consumption versus loss.

How much is enough?
Adults are encouraged to consume 6-8 glasses of water daily. However, larger volumes are recommended for expectant and nursing mothers, patients with high fever and those who sweat more, such as athletes and physical workers. Elderly folks whose thirst sensation may be blunted and infants who are unable to express their wants deserve special attention to their water needs. And remember, a warm climate like ours demands more water-intake as we tend to perspire more than in a cold climate.

So even though water is not classified as a nutrient, remember that an adequate flow in your daily diet is necessary for sparkling health and vitality!

with love and care ~kaled^^