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Drink Plenty

Posted by Mel Harradinedrinks, hydration

Child drinking water
What do flowers, dogs and humans all have in common?

They all need water to survive!

The human body is made up of 60% water and the body uses water to maintain our bodily functions and helps regulate the body’s temperature.

Older person drinking water
What are the benefits of drinking plenty of water?
  • Keeps the body hydrated
  • Helps your brain function and improves concentration.
  • Replaces fluids we lose from sweating when we exercise
Woman drinking water
How much water should we be drinking?
  • 6-8 glasses of water each day
  • Have a drink with every meal and snack
  • Fruits and vegetables also contain water so add a few more to meals/ snacks
A cold drink flavoured with kiwi
Top tips to drink more water
  • Why not add a pop of colour to your drink with some fruits: strawberries, oranges, kiwis the possibilities are endless
  • Drink out of your favourite cup/ bottle
  • Choose a funky straw to go in your drink
  • Make fruit ice cubes and add them to your glass of water
  • Add a splash of low sugar squash

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