Water is essential for life and an indispensable part of our nutrition.
The percentage of water in our body varies between 45-70% depending on age and gender. The percentage of body water in children is high, and this rate decreases with age. Losing too much water in the body is called 'dehydration', and a person is in life-threatening condition when he loses 10% of his body water. If you only drink water when you are thirsty, you are taking precautions when dehydration begins in your body. The feeling of thirst occurs when 1% of the body water is lost, and further on, water loss from the body begins. Therefore, your daily water consumption should be at least 2-2.5 liters (10 glasses).
Water consumption is very important, first of all, for the cleansing of our body and the function of our organs. Water carries nutrients and oxygen to cells. It regulates body temperature. It keeps the body cool in hot weather and warm in cold weather. It helps regulate blood pressure. Therefore, water consumption is very important for blood pressure patients. Water is again the primary factor for beautiful-looking skin. Water consumption preserves the elastic structure of the skin and makes the skin brighter and smoother. If you want to take early precautions against joint problems that begin with advancing age, the solution is to consume sufficient water. Water ensures the lubrication of the joints, allowing you to have a healthy and fit body. If you say things like "I'm always sick, I'm always tired," you should review your water consumption. Because water is very important for the functioning of the immune system, which is your mechanism of protection against diseases. During and after pregnancy, water consumption should reach 2.5-3 liters. Adequate water consumption during pregnancy helps to relieve edema, gain ideal weight and prevent skin problems. After birth, the most natural milk-making substance is 'water'.
Signs of Dehydration
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Headaches
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Attention deficit
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Lack of energy
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Dark urine color (urine is apple juice colored and darker being darker)
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Decrease in urine volume
The Role of Water in Weight Loss
Our body's main cleansing organ The organ that is the organ that plays a role in the digestive metabolism of nutrients is the liver. The liver, together with our kidneys, ensures the removal of metabolic wastes from our body. Its most important function is to produce bile, which is involved in the digestion of fats. If we consume an average of 2-2.5 liters of water a day, our kidneys will largely detoxify (cleanse) the body. The liver, on the other hand, does not bother with the cleansing process and spends all its strength on burning the fat taken from food. In other words, the liver works at full capacity to burn fat.
Water helps the slimming mechanism by creating a feeling of fullness. You should be careful not to consume water with meals. Water consumed with meals dilutes digestive juices, reducing their effects and may cause digestive problems. For this reason, you should prefer to consume water half an hour before meals.
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