Water—A Key Health Component

Odorless and visibly transparent, this substance of hydrogen and oxygen is absolutely essential for life! Water—it covers around 71% of earth’s surface and about 55-78% of the human body is made up of it.

It’s not only beautiful to see, we literally have to consume enough of it to stay alive!

Why Is Hydration So Important?

Blood carries oxygen to the many parts of our body and when we’re properly hydrated it’s easier for our blood to deliver what’s needed for healthy functioning. A lack of water can actually cause our blood to thicken, increasing blood pressure.

It’s especially important to maintain proper hydration during workouts because when dehydration occurs, impaired performance can follow. Our digestive system depends on water too and when properly hydrated it can better prevent and relieve issues of constipation.

Water also lubricates joints, which may help with their shock-absorbing abilities. This supports our spinal discs and cartilage. Even mild dehydration has the potential to impair parts of the brain which means a lack of water can lower our ability to concentrate, trigger headaches, increase fatigue, tension, and anxiety.

A natural detoxifier, drinking water has the ability to increase feelings of fullness and boost our metabolic rate, aiding in weight loss efforts. With a focus on Clean Food Power, pure water is an obvious go-to drink of choice!

While there is continued debate on just how much water one person should consume vs. another, it’s important to acknowledge those needs change by the day, by the activities being performed, and by the season.

Too Boring?

If water isn’t your first thirst quenching favorite, consider the source. Whether your H2O comes from the city, your own well, or another origin, if there’s a funky taste or smell to drinking water, question what’s causing it. Is this city water that’s treated with chlorine, fluoride, or other chemicals? Are you drinking out of a plastic bottle that has been allowed to sit in the heat and leach chemicals into the liquid?

Some solutions are complete household or individual faucet filters, filter bottles, or water pitcher style filters that are all available to provide refreshingly clean, pure water options for your family.

If you still don’t find yourself enjoying water’s natural taste, try a squeeze of lively lemon or lime juice in your glass or include some fresh picked herbs. We enjoy this easy Basil Lemon Ginger Spa Water recipe.

It’s Not Just For Drinking

How do you see it? Is the glass half full or half empty? Either way, you can refill the glass! Beyond every rejuvenating sip however, water is enjoyable in so many ways.

Simply observing the movement of water may cause our mind to calm, offering potential to lower stress levels and the promotion of mental clarity and better sleep quality. Rain provides natural white noise which can signal our brain to calm and decrease its need for sensory input. The water cycle is amazing.

Our bodies love water! We can swim, surf, canoe, kayak, and paddleboard. Enjoy playing in this awesome liquid and don’t forget to take a bottle of drinking water with you for super hydration on the go.

We have drink tumblers, camp cups, stainless steel bottles, and complete pitcher sets with matching glasses. Whether you’re serving drinks at home or taking water with you when you leave the house, the right drinkware helps inspire keeping this vital fluid handy on your desk, in the car, and always close within reach.

Drink more water. It may be just a beverage, but it has some serious Clean Food Power!