Want to Live Longer, Look Younger, and Lose Weight?

One of the most essential elements of healthy living is also one of the most easily overlooked...water consumption! Water it is the most essential element for life and is vital for every cellular function. Consuming adequate amounts of water will help you live longer, look younger, and lose weight! Here's why:

Water makes up 60 to 70% of the human body! So after it's absorbed by the small intestine, where does it all go?

• Blood is approximately 90% water
• Lungs are approximately 90% water
• Muscles are approximately 75% water
• The brain is approximately 70% water
• Bones are approximately 20% water

Once active in your system, water is responsible for:

• Regulating body temperature
• Carrying nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body
• Protecting and cushioning vital organs
• Aiding in the conversion of food into energy
• Aiding in the removal of waste
• Cushioning joints

So how much water should you be drinking each day?

Studies have produced varying recommendations, but in truth, your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live. If you drink enough fluid so that you rarely feel thirsty and produce 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) or more of colorless or slightly yellow urine a day, your fluid intake is probably adequate. If you're concerned about your fluid intake, check with your doctor or a registered dietitian. He or she can help you determine the amount of water that's best for you.

On the flip side, please remember that you can have too much of a good thing. Consuming too much water can lead to water intoxication and congestive heart failure.

Via: the Doctors