3: The Future of Processed Foods
Fact: The human body is made up ofnearly 60 percent water.
How can you tell if youre not drinking enough water?
As such, preventing dehydration should be top of mind (literally).
So, what happens to your body when youdontdrink enough water?
In serious cases,dehydration can cause chest painand low blood pressure.
The key takeaway here?
Adam Brittain, MD, is an Internal Medicine physician at the Texas Medical Center and serves as a Hospitalist with the Medical Center Hospitalist Associates.
How much water is ideal to drink per day?
More simply, you shoulddrink water often, and always when youre thirsty.
What to do if you dont enjoy drinking water?
Fruitsand vegetables with high water contentare a great way to keep your systems in tip-top shape as well.
Produce like broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, watermelon, and grapes are all high in water content.
Plus, there are tons of ways to spruce up a boring glass of water.
Some of our favorites include options likecinnamon waterthat adds anti-inflammatory benefits to the drink.
Another simple, yet effective (and potentially more flavorful) way to boost hydration is by consumingcoconut water.
All of which can help with recovery after a rigorous workout.
Adam Brittain, MD, is an Internal Medicine physician at the Texas Medical Center and serves as a Hospitalist with the Medical Center Hospitalist Associates.
Looking for a more chill bev?
Drinkinglemon water before bedcan offer some perks for boosting hydration.
Cant we all agree?
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