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Ways To Get Your 8 Glasses Of Water

by — Last updated: 2021-10-10 in Nutrition & Dieting

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Drinking enough water each day is a beneficial step in improving your overall health. In our busy schedules, we tend to forget to drink enough water on a daily basis. By following some simple suggestions, you can drink your way to improved health.

Cool it Down

For some people, the temperature of the water can change the way that it tastes. Many individuals prefer cold water, as cold water can often taste better and can add to the cooling feeling during a hot summer day or after a workout. Be aware that decreasing the temperature of the water may cause the water not to be processed immediately in the body.

 

 

The body must first bring the temperature of the water back up to room temperature before the body can process the water and use it to hydrate. This uses up additional energy and can also burn a small amount of calories, which is not ideal during a case of dehydration.

Add Flavor

Another idea for changing the taste of the water to make it more enjoyable is adding flavor to a glass of water. Lemons and limes are all-natural and work well to add a sour kick to a plain glass of water. This is a nice alternative to the store-bought flavored water that normally comes with lab-created sweeteners that can cause more harm than good. 

Eat Water-Rich Foods

Eating water-rich foods is another way to ensure that you are meeting your water requirements for the day. Watermelon is one of the most water-rich fruits available, with an average of 92% of the fruit being made up of water. Some other alternatives that have a high water content include tomatoes with 95% water or eggs with a surprising 74% water. Fresh-cut cucumbers and some mint leaves added to a glass of water can leave you with a bunch of creative flavoring options from day to day.

Hourly Glass

Some people find it easiest to set a reminder that alerts them every hour. You can set a timer on your watch, desk clock, or cell phone that will alert you at the top of every hour. Drinking one 8-ounce glass every hour for most of the day will ensure you are consuming at least 8 glasses of water each day.

Before and After Meals

Drink one full glass of water before your meal. When finished eating, drink another full glass of water. If you consume the standard 3 meals per day, with this method, you will ensure that you drink at least 6 glasses of water per day. Then you only have an additional 2 glasses to fit into your schedule some time throughout the day.

Cut Your Other Beverages

If you are one of those people who can’t drink water because you don’t like the bland flavor, try alternating between water and other beverages. Tell yourself that if you want a cup of diet soda or juice, you must first drink an entire glass of water. When you do have that juice, cut it with water so that you are drinking half juice and half water. If you are drinking a diet soda (which should be done in moderation), be sure to add lots of ice, which will also cut the amount of soda you drink in half. You can also alternate between water and non-water beverages. For example, for every 4 glasses of water you drink per day, allow yourself one non-water beverage. This is an effective way to ensure that you are drinking enough water and cutting back on other beverages.