Archive for October 21, 2011

Avoid the Soda: Water Consumption is Necessary for Your Body

Consuming water is of the utmost necessity to our bodies. The average human body is 60-65 % water and the human brain tissue is 85 % water. In fact, water is most essential to the body – next to air. The body can survive four weeks without food but only three days without water. Not one of your body processes can take place without water. Soda pop is the cause of many health problems.

 

Water is essential for transportation of nutrients, hormones, toxins and waste products. Your daily energy depends on water and the lack of water is the number one trigger of daytime fatigue, since water is a cleanser, a healer and is necessary to maintain constant body temperature. Your body needs about three quarts of water per day under normal conditions—more under other circumstances. Foods provide 1 1/2 quarts of water and fruits and vegetables more than 90 per cent. Enough water is needed to keep skin soft and supple, your brain sharp, and your elimination system regular. Water is a diet aid, a fat reducer, and in addition, reduces sodium build-up. Read more