How much water to drink a day? Experts argue, and it all depends on the body’s needs. It is assumed that it should be 0.02 liters of water for each kilogram of body weight. For a person who weighs 70 kg, this number is approximately 1.4 liters of water. However, this is only an approximate value, and most experts say that a healthy adult person should drink from 1.5 to 2 liters of water every day. However, we are talking not only about water itself, but also coffee, tea, and even water taken in foods such as vegetables or soups. However, on a hot day or after intense exercise, we should drink more of it, up to 4-5 liters.
What to drink in hot weather and when it’s hot? Instead of lemon, put this fruit in the water
A glass of cold water with slices is a classic, but not everyone likes this drink. It won’t work for everyone either. However, you can add more than just lemon and a few mint leaves to a glass of H2O on a hot day. You can also choose orange slices instead.
An apple will also work great. This fruit is rich in vitamin C, A, E and K as well as B vitamins, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and sodium. Apples also provide a large amount of fiber and have a beneficial effect on the skin. Just throw sliced fruit into a jug and pour a liter of cold water over everything. For flavor, you can add 2-3 cinnamon sticks and a few cloves. Set aside for about an hour in a cool place, e.g. in the refrigerator, to allow the drink to gain flavor.
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What to drink when it’s hot? Apart from water, it is worth reaching for orange juice or… milk, preferably low-fat. It turns out that both of these drinks than plain water. This is all due to the high sodium and potassium content.
What not to drink in hot weather? It is better to avoid not only alcohol and sweet carbonated drinks, but also coffee and energy drinks. How to drink more water a day? After waking up, start your day with a glass of water. Always carry a bottle of water with you. To monitor the amount of fluids you drink, you can write it down on your phone, on a piece of paper or in a special application. Also add additives to the water that will improve its taste and make your day more interesting. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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