Spring is here, and with it the overwhelming heat and the latent risk of dehydration. And although it is very important to drink water, many women still continue ignoring adopt this habit. If you are in that group, the following information is for you.

In iMujer talked with Dr. Angelita Marin Salcedo, nutritionist Nestle Purity Vital, who reminded us that drinking water is important because it is a way to ensure the body to function properly.

    "Water is the most abundant nutrient in the body, makes up about 60% in an adult. Involved in functions such as temperature regulation, transport of nutrients to cells and helps eliminate toxins, just to name a few, "he says.

However, it is important to also focus on the importance of drinking water is at work level, as being dehydrated affects cognitive ability, concentration and obviously performance.

    "When we do not consume water during the time you are at work, we are more tired and do not operate at 100% capacity. In addition to that if we feel discomfort or fatigue is easier to suffer an accident, "the nutritionist.

Thus, although there are several factors to consider (such as physical activity level or age), the recommendation is that women drink about two liters daily of water. It sounds simple, right? But unfortunately we do not.

Your solution here ...

It is true that not all people is easy to drink two liters of water daily, if you have problems with this, here are 5 practical tips for you manage to keep hydrated at work.

1 Establish a routine

Think strategic mementos in which you it simple drink a glass of water, for example to wake you at breakfast, before arriving at the office, at noon, at lunch, etc. So you will be easier to meet the goal without pressure you.

2 Ten water always visible

Whether you take your water bottle or fill a thermos with which you provide in the office, it is important to always have in sight (to the side of your computer would be ideal), because in this way you will feel motivated to drink more easily.

3 Put taste

If the taste of plain water do not like, you can add few drops of lemon or a couple of slices of cucumber to make it more enjoyable. Try not to add sugar, as doing so you affect the amount of calories you consume.

4 Choose the one you like water

It reads weird, but not all water taste the same. And the composition with which the different companies make their liquid changes the final flavor, some are lighter. If you already have a favorite brand, always select to not have excuses.

5 Turns alarm

Are you an extreme case? So the best idea is to activate alarms on your phone or computer to remind you that you should drink a glass of water, should be about 6 to 8 during the day. Try to space for you to feel natural.

How to tell if you are dehydrated?

The expert says that knowing when you're not drinking enough water is easy because your body sends signals very clear dehydration. Here we share what to make a check list, pay attention.

You're thirsty
You almost do not go to the bathroom
Your urine is very concentrated (color and odor)
You feel dry mouth and skin
It presents a constant headache
It looks like you're disoriented
You feel very sleepy

Keep in mind that drinking water you'll be making a habit soon, so do not feel pressured. The recommendations of the nutritionist Angelita Marin are very easy to follow and will help you avoid the discomforts caused by dehydration.

Related Tags