We hear it all the time don’t we? You really should drink more water. But why is this? What benefits do we get from doing so?
Well, here are six of the best:
1 – You are less likely to suffer from health problems, and have lowered risk of kidney stones, urinary and colon cancer, as well as heart attacks
2 – Drinking water keeps your metabolic rate higher, meaning that you’ll burn more calories throughout the day
3 – Lack of water leads to dehydration (in the brain) which means it’s harder to think and concentrate
4 – Drinking water before a meal can help reduce the amount you eat. Drinking water can help increase the rate of weight loss in those wishing to shed unwanted pounds
5 – Drinking water keeps skin plump and wrinkle-free, as well as improving complexion
6 – A lack of water can lead to increased irritability, anger, tension and fatigue
So – let’s get drinking more water, around 2 litres a day will do the trick for most people