According to Water Logic, people in the UK are only drinking 53% of their optimal water intake every day.
Which is concerning when you consider just how many bodily functions water plays an essential role in:
• Digestion
• Metabolism
• Cognitive function
• Electrolyte balance
• Body temperature regulation
• Lubricating internal organs and joints
• Keeping the cardiovascular system healthy
• Protecting organs, the spinal cord and joints
• Flushing out waste products from the liver/kidneys
But setting aside the health implications for one moment, did you know that being properly hydrated can actually help you transform your body? Here's what the science says:
1. Drinking 'more' water is associated with improvements in body composition.
2. Drinking just 2 litres of water each day has shown to modestly increase metabolism.
3. Drinking water 30 mins before a meal can help reduce the total calories consumed.
4. People who drank 500ml of water before each meal lost 44% more 'weight' over a 12 week period, than those who didn't.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg!
Keep reading to find out how proper hydration can be transformative to your health and wellbeing.