Stay hydrated and healthy with these simple tips to increase your water intake.
Drinking water right after waking helps recover fluids in the body lost or used up during sleep. It's a good practice is to drink at least one glass as soon as you are up, to start the day hydrated.
Download apps like Hydro Coach or Water Minder. They allow you to track your water intake and build a habit of drinking more water, daily.
For a little excitement add fruits, lemon, cucumbers or mint and make drinking water more enjoyable. it encourages you to drink more.
Having a water bottle, preferably reusable, with you at all times increases the likelihood of drinking more H2O. Make sure your bottle is large, and drink from it regularly.
Add water-rich foods into your diet -- watermelon, musk melon, cucumbers, celery, tomatoes, pineapples, kiwis, oranges, strawberries, soups, salads. Not only are they hydrating but they also have many nutrients.
Thirst is a sign that your body is already dehydrated. By the time you feel thirsty, you might have lost more than 1 per cent of your body weight in water, says National Institutes of Health. Drinking small amounts of water consistently throughout the day to prevent dehydration.
To help develop the habit of drinking more water, set hourly reminders or alarms to tell you to take a few glugs. Also consume lassi, chaas, neebu pani, green tea, coconut water to add extra water to your diet.
If you find it hard to drink plain water, sparkling water can be a great alternative. It's a suitable option for people who want to stay hydrated all the time, suggest Healthline.