I'm sure you've heard this a hundred times, but water is a key nutrient to keeping your body in good condition. Water has a lot of great health benefits, I've listed a few below.
1. Weight loss - Helps curb your appetite and also flushes the by-products of fat breakdown.
2. Healthy skin - Research is still out on this one, but water can't hurt.
3. Reduces Headaches - Not always, but it can help in some cases.
4. Relieves Fatigue - If you're one to not drink much water and you feel tired all the time, drink more H2O.
5. Aids in Digestion - Who doesn't need a little bit of help moving food along the way?
6. Improves Immune System - Research is still out on this one too, but the findings are looking good.
7. Boost Metabolism - The theory here is if you drink cold water, your body burns calories trying to get your body back to 98 degrees.
8. Detoxifies Body - Water can help dilute some toxins and then you flush them out when you use the little mens/womens room.
9. Can Improve Your Mood - Especially if you add a little Lemon to make things Zippy!
10. Could get rid of bad breath - Key word is "could" some people just have bad breath, but if you think your problem may be a lack of water, get yourself a tall glass of H2O to help relieve the problem.
If you're not a fan of drinking water try eating some of these high water content foods which are also high in fiber and minerals and vitamins:
1. Leafy Greens - Spinach, Kale, Romaine Lettuce, Collards, Beet Greens, etc
2. Melons - Watermelon, cantaloupe, Honey Dew, etc
3. Tomatoes
4. Cucumbers - Eat them with the skins if you can stand it. :)
5. Apples
For some exercise: 100 Lunges, 100 Windmills (with your arms), 100 High Knee's, Marching in Place.
Tomato Strawberry Freeze (Vitamix Cook Book)
2 Roma tomatoes, halved
1/4 C milk
1/3 C sugar or sweetener
1 lb frozen strawberries
Place all ingredients in order in a blender, blend until smooth. DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE TOMATOES YOU CAN'T TASTE THEM. :)
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