Our bodies need food to fuel them, but
water is even more important than that. All of our muscles, organs,
and tissues require enough water in order to work properly, so it’s
essential that we give our body what it needs and stay
hydrated. And that goes for people of all ages. It can be
difficult to make kids drink as much water as they should, so we’ve
got some tips to help you do this.
For information on how much water your
child needs, read
our blog on the subject.
Make it more interesting
Kids love variety and novelty, so they
might be more inclined to drink water if you present it to them in a
fun cup or a fancy bottle. You can also try fun straws or novelty ice
cubes. Make the experience fun and interesting for them.
Freshen it up with fruit
Kids will almost always prefer fruit
juices to water, but it’s good to encourage them to drink water for
lower sugar levels and better hydration. Add some taste to their
water while keeping it healthy by putting sliced fruit in a bottle of
water. Frozen fruit is another great alternative. The fruity flavors
will infuse the water and make it more appealing.
Let them pour their own drinks
Kids love feeling grown up and doing
things for themselves. While they might still be too small to reach
the kitchen sink or pour water from a heavy bottle, it’s easy for
them to press the button on a water cooler or dispenser. Show them
how to do this properly so that they can get a drink of water
whenever they want.
Make it a normal habit
Trying to make your child drink water
while you’re always sipping Coca Cola is a little unfair. They’ll
want what you have and water will seem less exciting in comparison.
If you drink a lot of sugary drinks, then try to cut back and set a
good example for your children.
Make a game of it
If you’re
struggling to get your children drinking enough water the regular
way, you could try turning it into a game. Why not have a tea party
that involves sipping water from plastic teacups. Or you could
download
a water drinking app on your phone and let them get involved with
it.
Try these tactics to get your children
drinking more water. And if you need a water delivery service to
ensure there’s always fresh water available for your kids, then
contact Mountain
Park Spring Water for our services in North Carolina and
Virginia.
We all know the typical advice of
drinking 8 glasses of water a day. And you, hopefully, know why it’s
so important to do so. But many people find it difficult to drink
enough water each day, even when they know that they should. You
might not want to drink too much if you don’t have easy access to a
bathroom, or you’re so busy that you simply forget to drink water.
If this sounds like you, then these 5
signs that you’re not drinking enough water should remind
you to increase your water intake during the day.
- You’re tired all the time
Your body needs water to function,
that’s why the average adult
body is made up of 60% water. So, if you don’t drink enough
water, these levels start to drop, making it more difficult for the
body to perform all its vital functions. This puts a strain on the
body that results in fatigue and lethargy. So water might be a better
choice than coffee if you’re tired throughout the day.
- You have difficulty
concentrating
The above facts also mean that your
brain isn’t getting all the water it needs to work efficiently. The
result is that you’ll find it much more difficult to stay focused
and concentrate on whatever you’re doing. If you’re struggling to
stay productive at work, try keeping a refillable water bottle on
your desk.
- You hardly ever need the toilet
If you don’t drink enough, then it
makes sense that you won’t need to urinate very often. If you
suddenly realize that you haven’t needed the toilet all day, then
you should probably have a drink. You’ll also find that your urine
is darker because it is less diluted. And it’s not just that –
dehydration also leads to constipation, so you won’t be using the
toilet for anything.
- You experience dryness
Water hydrates our entire bodies. So,
if you don’t drink enough water, you’ll probably experience side
effects like dry mouth, dry skin, and dry eyes. These aren’t just
uncomfortable but can also be damaging, especially to our eyes. And
dry mouth leads to more problems, like bad breath.
- You’re thirsty
This is the most
obvious sign that you need to drink more – if you feel thirsty,
then drink some water! We often fail to listen to our bodies when
they’re telling us exactly what they need. And water
is much better at hydrating you than tea, coffee, and definitely
alcohol. So ditch the diuretics and grab a glass of water.
Sound familiar? If you think you’re
not getting enough water, then make it easier for yourself with a
water delivery service, making sure you always have access to fresh,
good-tasting water. Get
in touch with Mountain Park Spring Water for a bottled water
service in Virginia or North Carolina.
