8 ways to increase your water intake

Amid the COVID-19 lockdown, people are working from home and most of the time they forget to drink enough water timely. Here are a few tips for drinking more water every day.

Hyderabad: It’s summer, work from home and lockdown time, also a crucial time to keep your body hydrated 24*7, to avoid lethargy, weakness and dizziness due to high heat in our surroundings. But are you drinking enough water? Do you forget to drink sufficient water throughout the day? Well, here are a few tips for you to increase your water intake.

Understand The Need

It is very important to understand the fluid needs of your body. Over the years, there have been varying recommendations regarding what is the exact quantity of the water to be taken in a day. But, the water requirements depend upon various factors like activity level, the region you are living in, health status and more. Therefore, drinking water to quench your thirst is more or less sufficient. Yet, you may need more fluids if you work out regularly, live in a hot climate, etc.

Set A Target

Every day, set a target of drinking a certain quantity of water. Doing so may help keep you motivated and increase your water intake level. However, the target set should be realistic, attainable and specific.

Use A Reminder

In the era of smartphones, it is easier to set reminders. You may use a clock or smartwatch to remind you every 30 minutes or every hour. There are also many applications available which can be used to serve the purpose.

Ditch Other Drinks

One way to drink more water is to replace other drinks with water. Drinking water instead of sugary sodas or sports drinks will help you reduce your calories intake and keep you healthy.

Keep Your Personal, Reusable Bottle

Keeping a dedicated water bottle will help you increase your water intake level. You can use it while at home, in the office or while travelling. Seeing a bottle in front of your eyes serves as a visual reminder.

Water Before Meals

Drinking a glass of water before each meal is yet another way to increase your water intake level. Also, sometimes our body confuses between thirst and hunger and we end up consuming more calories than required. Therefore, intake of water will ensure if you are even hungry or not.

Flavourful Water

If you consume a lesser quantity of water due to its taste, try adding some flavour to it. You can try investing in fruit infuser bottles available in the market which are not very expensive. Water enhancers are also available, but they may contain artificial sweeteners and additives which may be harmful to your health.

Water Rich Food

Another way to fight dehydration is to eat foods that have higher water content. Fruits and vegetables like Watermelons, Muskmelons, Strawberries, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Bell peppers, Cabbage, and many more.

Therefore, not only just for hydration, but intake of sufficient water also benefits in keeping our body healthy. It is also effective in cases of dry skin and body odours. Thus, these 8 simple ways will help you increase the intake of water in your body and keep you healthy and fit.