Water is the source of life and vital to human health. Drinking water can promote the body's metabolism and absorption of nutrients, but drinking the wrong one can be harmful to health.


So, how to drink water is very particular.



When feeling thirsty, the average adult water loss is about 2% of body weight, and the water loss of children is about 2% to 5%. At this time, bodily functions begin to be affected. The lack of water in the human body can also lead to loss of appetite, depression, dry skin, hoarseness, general weakness, and life-threatening in severe cases.



Some experts suggest that you should develop the habit of drinking water actively, and don't wait until you are thirsty to drink water. When people drink water, it is advisable to stick to a "small amount, many times". It is recommended to drink about 100ml each time, with an interval of about half an hour. Drinking a small amount of water may quench your thirst better, and it's also easier for your body to absorb.


Get up in the morning with a glass of water:


The best time is 6:30 in the morning. It is important to drink a glass of water right after waking up in the morning. After a night of sleep, the body loses about 450 ml of water, and it needs to be replenished in time in the morning.



The second best time is 8:30 am.



One hour before lunch:


The best time is 11:00 am. Drinking a glass of water before lunch can wake up your appetite, keep your body in balance with inorganic salts, and reduce your thirst.



After 40 minutes of lunch. The best time is 12:50 noon:


Drinking water after meals can promote digestion and help the digestion and absorption of food.



Afternoon tea time:


The best time is 15:00 in the afternoon, which can refresh the mind.



Before getting off work:


The best time is 17:30 in the afternoon. At this time, you can increase the feeling of fullness and avoid overeating at dinner.



A glass of water before dinner:


The best time is 22:00 in the evening to excrete, digest and improve blood circulation.


Drinking a small amount of water before bed will not cause edema. Water is excreted from the body through sweating and breathing. And drinking water before going to bed can also adjust blood viscosity and improve blood circulation.


The food ingested by the human body contains a large amount of three calorie nutrients, namely carbohydrates, fat, and protein. With the help of water, the three nutrients undergo an oxidation reaction and metabolize to release a large amount of heat, thereby maintaining the normal circulation of body temperature.



Water is the carrier for transporting nutrients and metabolites. In the process of metabolism and detoxification, all organs of the body need the participation of water. Drinking more water helps maintain the balance of internal organs and promotes the discharge of body fluids and toxins.