We have put together some best tips for you to increase your water consumption and keep your body well hydrated.
Don't just drink when you are thirsty!
Even if it sounds a little illogical at first, but: Don't only drink something when you are really thirsty, because then it is already a little too late. Thirst is a kind of warning signal from the body that is supposed to draw your attention to a deficit ("Halloooo, more water please!").
It is best to start the day with a glass of water in the morning, it gets your metabolism going right away. A splash of lemon juice in the water not only gives it more flavour, but it also enhances the effect.
Our product tip: The smart, fragrance-based drinking system from air up (from € 39.95) gives water a taste - without calories, without additives. The trick? The fragrance pods that are attached to the special drinking bottle give off a delicious scent with every sip that tricks your brain. You think you are drinking a flavoured drink when you only drink water from a refillable water cooler in Adelaide.
Water is always and everywhere at hand
Out of sight, out of mind: This also applies to drinking water. Therefore, there should always be a glass or carafe of water in your immediate vicinity. For many, this is exactly the reason why too little fluid is absorbed.
You should drink enough water when exercising
Whether doing sports or on the go: You should always have a water bottle with you
So make sure you have enough supplies wherever you go every day: a bottle of water by the bed and in the car, a carafe on the desk or in the break room - this will automatically remind you to have a drink. An additional drinking bottle also ensures that you always have water to go with you. Fill your drink bottle from the Prestige Water refillable water cooler Adelaide with a filtration bottle.
Use beautiful and stylish drinking utensils!
Anyone who wants to motivate themselves to exercise likes to buy chic, new sportswear as an incentive. The logic also works when drinking: To make point 2 even easier for you, you should treat yourself to a nice glass carafe, a large water glass (maybe with a print) and/or a new, stylish drinking bottle. Because, believe it or not: you will automatically access it more often. The eye drinks too! Straws can also increase the desire to drink.
Our product recommendations from the food editorial team:
a) All-rounder in everyday life: The beautiful, classic glass carafe from 21daily (from € 29.90) is not only sustainably produced, but also made from heat-resistant glass and therefore suitable for both cold and hot drinks. Of course, our homemade, sugar-free lemonades also taste good - have a look here.
b) Flavor booster: Bottles or carafes with sieve inserts not only look cool, but you can also use them to easily prepare "fruit-infused water". Does it make sense to drink water after eating fruit? Thanks to the removable insert and the filter on the spout, no fruit residue ends up in the glass or mouth. 12 Ultimate water with fruit combinations.
c) Constant companion: A drinking bottle is an absolute must-have in everyday life. Make sure it's leak-proof and BPA free. What does BPA-free mean? The products contain no harmful bisphenol A, a plasticizer in plastics. The drinking bottles which are available in many beautiful designs, naturally meet these criteria.
d) Stylish eye-catcher: When you see this beautiful, copper-coloured stainless steel water jug, you really only want one thing: Grab it! And over and over and over again.
How much water does a person need?
Again and again, the public polemic is sparked about the right amount that covers the daily liquid requirement. Sometimes you read that 1.5 litres are sufficient, sometimes there is talk of at least 3 - 4 litres, and others recommend 1 litre of water per 25 kg of body weight. The truth, as is so often the case, lies somewhere in between. There is no general answer to the question of how much. The amount of water everyone needs depends on individual living conditions, external influences (heat, dry air) and age. For example, the water requirement of people who are exposed to physical exertion at work or in their leisure time is significantly higher. Here the body can lose up to 4 litres of fluid per day. A protein-rich diet with a high salt content also increases the fluid requirement considerably. Older people need slightly less water than younger people. Small children and infants, on the other hand, have a higher fluid requirement in relation to their body weight than adults - their bodies are still made up of up to 80% water. However, one thing is certain: when in doubt, it is better to drink more than less water. The only exceptions are people with impaired or restricted kidney function and patients with heart disease. Depending on the individual parameters, the recommended amount of liquid for adults is between 2 and 4 litres. We get around two-thirds of this with water or other drinks - one-third comes from fruit and vegetables, soups or other liquid foods.
Water is a foodstuff in the best sense of the word.
