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What do you do when you don't want to drink in the winter?

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What do you do when you don't want to drink in the winter?

Drinking too little fluids can lead to many health problems. Proper hydration is important in both summer and winter. Here are some tips and advice to help you develop a drinking habit, especially in winter.

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1. Why drinking water is important

The body of an adult is composed of up to 5565% water, which indicates its important role in the functioning of the body. An adult should drink about 35 ml of water per kilogram of body weight. Along with water, mineral compounds are supplied that affect the function of many systems, including the immune system. Supply of such compounds as magnesium or calcium has a beneficial effect on the body's functioning. Water is particularly important in winter when the risk of infection increases. An older adult should already drink about. 35 ml per kilogram body weight. According to the recommendations of the women should drink a minimum of 2 l of water a day, whereas a male should drink only 2 l. of water. The supply of these compounds may include both magnesium and calcium compounds, which can lead to a decrease in the concentration of nutrients in the body and other nutrients.

2. How to increase your water intake in the winter

Drinking water right after waking up is easy to make a habit of -- you can make a bottle or glass a day early, like in the evening, and put it to bed. Watering your body early in the morning can have a positive effect on your well-being during the day.

3. Add your favorite fruits and spices to the water

Fruits greatly enrich the taste of water. The most well-known additive is lemon, which is surrounded by a myth. It is often believed that lemon water not only hydrates, but also supports metabolism. However, there is no evidence to support this. The fact is that water with lemon does hydrate, but just like water with other fruit additives.

4. Have a bottle of water with you

Taking a bottle of water to school or work is a good habit.. if possible, keep it on your desk, under your hand.. looking at the bottle reminds me of regular watering.. after drinking the whole bottle, it's worth refilling it right away.

5. Increase your intake of water-containing products

Food is also a source of water. By incorporating fruits and vegetables into our daily diet, we can partially cover our fluid needs. To improve hydration, it is enough to include soups, cocktails, salads in our daily menu. Larger amounts of water can be found in vegetables and fruits, such as cucumbers, cucumber, celery, peppers, tomatoes, melons, strawberries or peaches.

6. Check your water intake every hour

In order to control your water intake during the day, you can use reminders on your phone or special mobile apps, some of which can indicate the number of glasses you drink or the amount of liquid you consume in milliliters, and you can also set your measurement.

7. Drink warm drinks during the day

In addition to water, you should also choose drinks that warm up your body, such as tea or steams. Adding spices to them can increase the sensation of warmth. In winter, try cinnamon, ginger and ginger. They have anti-inflammatory effects and can boost the immune system.

8. Water-based heating drinks recipes

Ingredients (per serving): warm water glass, fresh ginger patch, ?? lemon plaster, frozen raspberries several pieces, honey 1⁄2 teaspoon.

9. It's peach water with mint

Ingredients (for one serving): warm water glass, frozen strawberries a few pieces, ?? erythritol 1⁄2 teaspoon, mint several leaves.
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