Now that you know all about the human right to safe drinking water and why it is important to drink water, let's talk about how much to drink at least.
We also explain whether drinking too much is possible and how you can easily increase the amount of water you drink per day.
CONTENTS
How much water should you drink per day?
Can you drink too much water?
How can you drink more water?
1. How much water should you drink per day?
It is advisable for an adult to drink between 1.5L and 2L of water per day.
This amount varies according to the lifestyle, weight, age, sex and physical activity of the person concerned.
Someone who does a lot of sport, who lives in a warmer climate will need more water. A woman who is menstruating or pregnant will need more water.
At home, to help you keep an adequate supply of water, consider using a BRITA water filter jug or a Coolmart water dispenser. In addition to having water available, it will be of good quality.
2. Can you drink too much water?
Even though water is essential for us, it is possible to drink too much water. It is even fatal if you drink more than 8.3L of water in a day and 3 to 4L in less than an hour.
This is first called a hydraulic coma before reaching the final stage. There are also other early symptoms such as excessive sweating and sleep disturbances.
Some people suffer from potomania, a psychological disorder that forces the person to "purify" themselves by drinking large quantities of water per day.
3. How can you drink more water?
Drinking water is good. But how do you find the motivation, think about it and get started?
Some zero-waste tips to motivate yourself, think of a nice glass carafe or glass bottles in the fridge that are always fresh, add binchotan activated charcoal sticks to greatly improve the taste or ceramic beads.
How can we increase our daily water consumption?
Fruity water
Home-made iced tea
Hot water + lemon
Sparkling water + lemon juice or orange juice
a. Fruity water
Fruity water or "detox" water as you hear everywhere. This is just another way of making you believe that a mixture of foods can make you lose weight or "purify" you.
However, it is true that these fruity waters are very pleasant on a hot summer day or simply on a daily basis to increase our water intake.
It's simple to make, looks great in a glass flask or glass mug and is delicious.
All you need is a few slices of fruit, some mint leaves in a carafe and your water is naturally flavoured.
b. Home-made iced tea
Is your garden full of mint? Thyme? Think of homemade iced tea.
Just pick a few branches, put them in a glass carafe, leave in the fridge overnight and you're done! You have a refreshing water with a good taste of mint and thyme.
If you don't have any herbs in your garden or if you want other flavours, simply slip in a bag of your favourite tea or a stainless steel tea ball with rooibos or green tea.
Aromandise offers delicious iced teas. They are easy to use and have a variety of flavours.
Leave to infuse for a few days in a pretty glass with a stainless steel, bamboo or paste straw and enjoy.
c. Hot water + lemon
A grandmother's remedy for sore throats, and an easy homemade tea, I named: hot water with lemon!
Take half a lemon, squeeze it into your boiling water, and enjoy! Don't hesitate to add a spoonful of honey to make it even better.
In addition to curing sores, you will improve your daily water consumption. Take it with you in a pretty glass mug in the car, at the office or on a walk.
d. Sparkling water + lemon juice or orange juice
Are you a fan of soft drinks like Coke, Fanta, Orangina?
What if I told you that you could do it at home for much less and that it's easy and healthy?
Take a bottle of sparkling water, a citrus squeezer, oranges or lemons as you prefer.
Gently squeeze the fruit in your citrus press. The juice is put in a nice glass or carafe with sparkling water (50/50) depending on the quantity.
You let it cool and then you enjoy it. You have a refreshing, calorie-free soda that hydrates you, so don't thank me...
To conclude ...
These were our simple tips to help you improve your health. Remember to keep well hydrated to live long. Please also feel free to read our other blogs:
See you soon!
Loulou the Kangaroo