03/04/2021
Let’s talk about water.
Before we can do that, do you know what macronutrients are?
Macronutrients are types of nutrients that are required in our diet to provide energy, maintain body structure and system. Yes, water is one of them.
There are many benefits of water. 💦
The Journal Obesity, found that increased water intake was associated in significant loss in body weight and fat. Water is also important fact in supporting the structure of your DNA and integrity of your blood! Blood is 90% water and is used to transfer many of the nutrients, oxygen and immune cells in your body. Water is primary part of your lymph fluid. It is used to support your immune system and waste removal. It also helps regulate your body temperature. 🌡
It helps your brain! Your brain is 75% water. So, when you are dehydrated, your brain literately shrinks! 😱This causes headaches. Research also shows it has a negative effect on your ability to think property and even on your mood.
Drinking water gives your metabolism an instant boost, because it makes everything work better. None of the processes in your metabolism can occur without the presence of water.
Now that you know how critical water is to your nutrition, do your best to get it in daily! Make sure you are drinking (oz) at least half your body weight in water!
Thanks to and for always keeping me up to date with nutrition education!