There are myriad benefits to drinking enough water every day including its positive impact on your digestive system. Water also lubricates joints, can help in weight loss, can improve your skin as well as optimizing cell and organ function.
Drinking water can also boost your energy. Your body is composed of up to 70% water and we need to stay hydrated to stay healthy. Experts advise 4-6 cups of water a day for healthy people, though you should check with your doctor for the best amount for you if you have existing health issues
. One way to check if you are drinking enough water is to look pay attention to your urine color. A light slightly yellow color means you are probably getting enough water but anything darker and you may need to up your water intake.
But gulping down glass after glass of plain water can often feel overwhelming. And kind of boring.
To spice things up, here are 10 ingredient you can add to water.
1. Lemon
We are not unknown to the superpowers of lemon juice added to a glass of water!
2. Mint leaves
Few crushed mint leaves can enrich the taste of every drink.
3. Cucumbers
Cucumbers remind us of detox water which is in trend these days!
4. Cumin
Drinking jeera water early in the morning cures several digestive problems.
5. Saunf
Saunf water is good for the gut and is also helpful for those trying to lose weight.
6. Ginger
A dash of ginger juice added to a glass of water solves various chronic stomach problems.
7. Chia
Soak a few seeds of chia to your glass of water and have it first thing in the morning.
8. Apple cider vinegar
1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water can actually speed up the metabolism.
9. Cinnamon
Adding a few sticks of cinnamon to any drink increases its flavor and enhances its nutritional value.
10. Seasonal fruits
Adding slices of seasonal fruits to water and having flavorful water throughout the day is a great way to hydrate the body.
Source: bbcgoodfood
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