Hydration; Best times to drink water!

I'm sure we know how important water is to the body and we all know we are meant to drink lots of it, but not everybody knows why!

• Did you know that your body can survive weeks without food! But just days without water!
• Water is a major composition in the human body, 75% of the brain mass and muscles is water, 83% of the blood and 22% of the bones are made up of water!
• Water helps to carry nutrients and oxygen to the body cells and the removal of waste and toxins from the body, so it is a major factor in transport around the body.
• Water also forms a major part of the synovial fluid that helps to cushion your joints and resists impact!
• It also plays its role in homeostasis; maintaining and regulating the body's temperature.

Best times to drink water

As we know, water is a key essential part of our diet and nutrition.

You should be aiming for at least 8 glasses a day; around 2 litres or more to assist the body with its functioning.

Drinking at least 8 glasses of water daily can protect you from a heart attack, lessen your chances of headaches, give you more energy and best of all a healthier looking skin!

Here are some times where drinking water would be ideal;

1. Right after you wake up - 2 Glasses

This helps to get your body ready and stimulated. It alerts the body of the beginning of the day and gets you prepared for the day and refresh your body from the debris from the night before.

2. Before a meal. - 1 Glass

3. During a meal - 1 Glass

4. With a snack - 1 Glass

This can help with the process of digestion and deter overeating as water will take up its own space.

5. Before bed - 1 Glass

Water helps to transport blood to the heart and brain. drinking water before sleep will help with the consistency whilst asleep and will prevent you from heart attacks or strokes.

6. Before a workout session - 1 Glass

This will help prepare you body and your heart for the workout as water will help to transfer oxygen to cells for energy and help with transportation of blood to deliver oxygen to the heart and brain.

 After a workout session - 1 Glass

Water after a workout session is essential to regain the water loss from the workout. it should be taken slowly to avoid cramps.

When tired - 1-2 Glasses

Tiredness could come from dehydration, which is the lack of water being received by the organs in the body, especially the brain. refreshing yourself with water regularly can reduce tiredness..

It is recommended that you drink water at these times to have a better function of your vital organs.

Carrying around a water bottle is a good way to keep you hydrated.


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