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THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER

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DID YOU KNOW…..

Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or reading.

Thirst and hunger signals are almost the same. Grab a glass of water instead of a snack.

One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters followed in a recent study.

Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

Drinking a minimum of 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45% and bladder cancer by 50%.

Are you drinking the correct amount of water?
As a guideline aim for half your body weight in ounces of water daily. More if you are physically active.

WAYS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR DRINKING WATER

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FUN ADDITIONS TO DRINKING WATER:
• Lime
• Lemon
• Orange
• Cucumber slices
• Mint leaves
• Basil leaves
• Strawberries
• Pineapple
• Blueberries
• Grated fresh ginger
• Stevia – Natural sweetener. Liquid form is best for cold water.
• Chia seeds – Good source of omega 3’s. Contain fiber, which help you stay full. No taste. Leave in your water for 5 minutes before drinking.

COMBINATIONS ALONE OR WITH A FEW DROPS OF STEVIA (for added sweetness):
• Lemon + cucumber
• Lemon + cucumber + basil
• Lime + cucumber + basil
• Cucumber + mint
• Blueberry + mint
• Strawberry + mint
• Strawberry + lime
• Strawberry + lime + mint

SPECIALTY COMBOS:
• Lemon + stevia + water = lemonade
• Lime + stevia + water = limeade
• Mint + lime + stevia + water = mojito
• Lemon + stevia + chia = chia lemonade
• Lime + stevia + chia = chia limeade