How to Drink More Water

A human body is about 60% water, which takes part in many processes in our body. A lack of water leads to digestion problems, energy loss, and bad skin conditions.

5-Minute Crafts is sharing life hacks that can help you keep your water balance in check and avoid dehydration.

1. Drink a glass of water right after waking up. This habit makes getting up early easier and improves digestion. In order not to forget about it, put a glass of water on your bedside table before going to bed.

2. Always keep some water near you, like in your car, bag, backpack, or on your working table. You will drink way more if you always have water nearby.

3. Drink when eating. A simple way to increase the amount of water you drink is by adding a glass of water to each breakfast, lunch, and dinner you have. And don’t forget your snacks.

4. Eat foods that contain a lot of water. For example, watermelons, strawberries, cucumbers, zucchini, and celery all have high water content. You will get water and vitamins, microelements, and fiber.

5. Install a special app. Use a smartphone to control your drinking schedule: download a water tracker, set it, and get reminders. You can use a timer or an alarm instead of such an app.

6. Make the water tastier. If you don’t like the taste of water, you can add pieces of fruit to it. Use lemon, cucumber, and strawberry. They will give water a pleasant flavor without any additional calories.

7. Combine drinking water with your everyday habits. For example, drink a glass of water after each cup of coffee or each time you brush your teeth.

8. Drink water instead of soda and juice. This is a great way not only to drink more water but also to consume fewer calories.

9. Buy a beautiful glass or bottle. It will increase the chances of you keeping water nearby.

10. Use a big bottle to track your progress. In order to know exactly how much you drink a day, pour all the water into one big bottle. This way, you will always see how much more water you will have to drink. You can also use several small bottles if you’d like.