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You’ve probably heard that water is essential, and you should stay hydrated. But why exactly is that? What makes water so beneficial for us, and what are the consequences of not drinking enough?

The Importance of Drinking Water And Staying Hydrated

Why Hydration Is a Big Deal

Water makes up roughly 60 percent of the adult human body and is involved in almost every process. From muscle function and blood pressure to cognition and flushing out toxins, water supports our health and well-being on many fronts.

Drinking enough water supplies your body with the liquids it needs to carry out many of its processes, resulting in you feeling better. Similarly, drinking enough water is vital for your athletic and cognitive performance. Numerous studies show that dehydration leads to loss of athleticism, brain fog, and an inability to concentrate or think clearly.

Drinking enough water helps keeps headaches at bay. Often, when experiencing a headache, your first instinct shouldn’t be to reach for a pain killer. Instead, you should drink a couple of glasses of water. Chances are, your headache will pass within 30 to 40 minutes

Another benefit of hydration relates to the digestive system. For one, drinking enough water promotes digestion of the foods you eat and absorption of their nutrients. Second, water plays a vital role in the intestines and reduces the risk of constipation.

As you can see, Staying hydrated isn’t just about quenching thirst, it’s about fueling your body’s every function. From digestion and energy to mood and memory, water plays a vital role.

Water ensures that your blood is just the right consistency to carry oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to the areas that need it, including your brain, heart, kidneys and muscles.

When you're even slightly dehydrated, you can feel foggy, cranky, tired, or even hungry!

Hydration Hippo wants you to:

Sip throughout the day (not just when you're thirsty!)
Choose clean, mineral-rich water
Watch out for sneaky dehydrators (caffeine and ultra processed foods)

Hydration Hippo’s 7 Practical Tips For Drinking More Water Throughout The Day

Top Tips from Hydration Hippo

1. Start Your Day with Water, Not Caffeine.

A big glass of room-temp water first thing in the morning jumpstarts your organs.

2. Carry a Fun, Refillable Water Bottle.
Make it joyful! Bonus points for Wholesometarian™-branded ones.

The most practical way to start drinking more water is by carrying a reusable bottle with you. For example, if you work a desk job, place a large bottle next to your computer. That way, you’ll have constant reminders to take a sip, leading to better hydration.

3. Set a Reminder

Another excellent way to increase your water intake is to set a reminder on your phone. You can set multiple alarms throughout the day or download an app that reminds you to drink water. As soon as your phone rings, take a sip and go about your day.

4. Replace Drinks With Water

Instead of having yet another sugary soda, sports drink, or glass of juice, drink water. It’s a fantastic way to reduce your calorie intake and stay hydrated.

5. Hydrate Before You’re Thirsty.
Thirst is a late sign. Stay ahead of the curve!

6. Check Your Pee!
Pale yellow = hydrated. Dark yellow or amber? You’re behind.

7. Add a Pinch of Sea Salt or a Squeeze of Lemon.

Boosts mineral absorption and hydration efficiency.

Without water we wouldn't be able to grow our food, generate our power and run our industries. Humans can survive 3 weeks without food but cannot survive more than 3 days without water. Water flows through our blood, carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells and flushing wastes out of our bodies. Drinking enough water daily helps maintain normal blood pressure, regulates body temperature, helps prevent constipation, maintains electrolyte (sodium) balance.

Drinking water regularly can also help you to lose weight, think better, stay in a better mood, prevent disease, and so much more.

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