Everyone knows that water should be consumed in the amount of one and a half to two liters per day, and regularly, and not only when you are thirsty. But few people know: when, how and how much fluid should be consumed in order to improve health.
Nutritionists and nutritionists recommend consuming at least 2 liters daily, but this volume is not fundamental, much depends on the person's age, body temperature, as well as gender, weight, health, physical activity and climate. In this case, it is necessary to be able to distinguish hunger from thirst, and at the first urge of the body for a snack, drink a glass of water, this will help prevent dehydration and save you from excess weight. You should always have water on hand and use it as needed.
We all know that a glass of water will help dull the feeling of hunger, but in addition, water will wake up the metabolism, slightly stretch the walls of the stomach and prevent overeating. Drinking a lot of liquid in this case is not recommended, because a large volume of water drunk immediately before a meal can lead to bloating, heaviness and general discomfort.
For a long time it was believed that drinking water with food should never be done. This was due to the fact that the liquid dilutes the gastric juice and makes it difficult to digest food. Currently, nutritionists and gastroenterologists strongly recommend taking a few sips of water while consuming dry food to make it easier to swallow and digest it. However, you should not be zealous, it is better to train yourself to chew food thoroughly.
More recently, water after meals was strictly prohibited, it was necessary to maintain a pause of at least half an hour. Nowadays, it is believed that a few sips of clean, raw water will not harm if there is a strong thirst. However, you should not abuse water here either. For those who adhere to the principles of a healthy diet, and those who do not limit themselves in food, water is essential. It improves metabolism, helps the digestive organs, improves skin condition, and has a beneficial effect on blood composition. A great alternative to raw water is foods with a high content of it, such as cucumbers, strawberries, zucchini, tomatoes, citrus fruits, and more.
