52-60% of the human body is water. Sufficient consumption of water, which is extremely valuable in ensuring our blood circulation, breathing, removing wastes from our body, and regulating our body temperature, is valuable for maintaining our health. While a person can withstand hunger for a long time, he can only withstand thirst for a few days. This is probably the criterion that best describes the importance of water. We can list the necessities, which are vital for human beings, according to their value as follows; oxygen, water, food.
The water in our body
When we lose 3%, our physical performance decreases,
When we lose 5%, there is a concentration disorder,
When we lose 8%, we feel dizzy, very tired,
When we lose 10%, circulation and kidney failure are seen,
When we lose 20% of it, it causes death.
The reason why we as dietitians value water so much is that water, which is so necessary for our body, helps to carry nutrients to the tissues, to work our metabolism, and to purify our body from toxic elements. In addition, it should be consumed in summer and winter in order to help accelerate metabolism. In winter, we should not hide behind excuses such as ‘it was cold, I couldn’t drink water’.
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You should start the day with 2 glasses of water.
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If you want to feel full, you can reduce the space in your stomach for food by drinking water before meals.
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If you have habits such as tea and coffee that cause water to be thrown out of the body, make it a habit to drink a large glass of water quickly after these.
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If you don’t like water at room temperature, you can consume it cold or hot in season.
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To make the image of the water more attractive, you can chop seasonal fruits in it. When you keep it waiting for a while, you will see that its taste has changed as well as its view.
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How about water flavored with mint leaves and lemon flakes in a large clear glass?
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On cold days, a middle meal with apricots and almonds accompanied by hot water with lemon squeezed in it will be suitable for both protecting your immunity and constipation.
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While we are at work, we can drink the water we have on our desk, what about at home? If you put small bottles of your own in every room and make it a habit to drink water in every room you enter, you will make drinking water enjoyable.
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If you forget to drink water, make it a habit to drink 2 glasses of water at meal times. If you are making 6 meals, you will have consumed around 2 liters of water.
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You can download an application to your phone or set your alarm every hour to remind you to drink water.
