Nutritionists as one insist that in order to lose weight, be cured of diseases, and just look good, you should drink at least 2 liters of water a day. And doing a port without it leads to dehydration at all. But how true are such statements?
In the middle of summer, along with heatstroke and overheating, dehydration becomes our main fear. Even mild dehydration leads to unpleasant consequences for the body. Lethargy, irritability, headaches become our constant companions. Therefore, of course, clean water should be drunk constantly to keep our cells in a normally functioning state.
But there is also a huge amount of facts about water that should be refuted.
Myth # 1: We are constantly in a state of chronic dehydration
Previously, we all believed that the amount of liquid with which we drink every meal is enough, but not today. Some people are so fixated that after spending an hour without a sip of fresh water, they literally feel like they are dying of dehydration. In fact, dehydration does not threaten people who do not eat only salty food from morning to evening. Typically, the food we consume during the day will contain 20% of the daily value of water. So only drink when you're thirsty and don't worry about anything.
Note: spinach and strawberries are 91% water, cauliflower 92%, and cucumbers hold a record 97% moisture.
Myth # 2: our brains confuse thirst and hunger
All myths are a myth. Our body, of course, knows the difference between hunger and thirst, because completely different mechanisms of our body are responsible for them. Moreover, the response to these two needs will also be different. If, with a feeling of hunger, a person feels a rumbling stomach and emptiness in the abdomen, then with dehydration, an unpleasant dry mouth appears, as the volume of blood cells decreases.
So if you are hungry, it’s not thirst at all, but that you’re just bored. Moreover, the body's response to stress can be exactly the same.
Myth number 3: an adult should drink 2 liters of water per day
In fact, the idea of 2 liters came from nowhere. It has absolutely no scientific basis under it. Every person is different and we all need different amounts of water. But there are certain rules that are familiar to everyone, for example, that you need to drink more water in the heat or during pregnancy. Moreover, we are talking not only about pure water, but about the liquid in general. So don't get hung up on quantity. If you drink when you are thirsty, everything is correct.
Myth 4: you should drink more water while playing sports
It may seem that during active sweating, a person loses a lot of water and may become dehydrated. In this regard, he now and then runs to the cooler with water and drinks, drinks, drinks. But there is a downside to this process: hyperhydration. Drinking too much water tends to flush sodium out of the body, which helps the kidneys and nerves do their job. First of all, you need to listen to your body and drink only when you feel thirsty. If you don’t trust your instincts, it’s better to weigh yourself before and after your workout and drink half a liter of water for every half kilogram of weight lost.
Myth # 5: drinking plenty of water can help fight hunger
In fact, the opposite is true. Water cleanses and empties the stomach, and hunger will return much faster. So choose a light broth as the base for your soup. It contains few calories, but it will fill you better than a liter of regular water.
On the other hand, we must not forget about the power of self-hypnosis. If you believe that water pacifies hunger, so be it. Use the abilities of your consciousness.
