WATER CONSUMPTION: KEEP IT HYDRATED

When it comes to staying hydrated, we all have our own ways to keep drinking water. Remembering to stay hydrated helps with sleep, mood and cognition. Water is also required for digestion, absorption, transportation, dissolving nutrients, elimination of waste products and thermoregulation.

DID YOU KNOW?

Water is the medium for all biochemical reaction, filling the spaces between cells and helping to create large molecules of protein and glycogen. In 2011-12, the average amount of plain water drank was 1,064 ml. On any given day in 2011-12, this contributed to half (50%) of Australians’ total beverage consumption, with 21% from discretionary beverages (mainly soft drinks, alcohol and cordial) and 15% from water within non-discretionary beverages (mainly tea and coffee). The balance (13%) was made up of non-water based non-discretionary beverages such as juice and milk drinks. If you’re active, you can lose 40% of your bodies water during exercise. The brain is made up of approximately 85% water, while the total human body is made up of approximately 60% water

TIPS TO CONSUME MORE WATER:

eat food high in water content:
- strawberries
- oranges
- bell peppers
- pineapple
- peaches
- watermelon
- broccoli
- celery
Flavour your water
Don’t wait until your thirsty to drink water
Drink before meals or when you wake up
Remember to stay hydrated in colder months
Start a competition
Set a daily reminder