Besides the importance of essential nutrients from food, you have to consider the impact of water consumption.
Oftentimes, dehydration is the cause of perceived exhaustion, fatigue, brain fog, and headaches, without you even realizing it.
If you consume optimal amounts of water each and every day, you will be able to:
1. Prevent headaches
2. Nurture bodily processes
3. Improve skin health
4. Optimize athletic performance
5. Help your joints lubricate better
Optimal water consumption depends on many individual factors, as well as the environment you‘re in (i.e if it‘s hotter, you‘ll need more water).
A general rule of thumb, however, is to never reach excessive thirst, as this is the first sign of dehydration
Carry a small bottle and develop the habit of having a couple of sips every now and then.
The best way to know if you‘re well-hydrated is to monitor the color of your urine – If it‘s light and almost transparent, you‘re good to go. If it‘s yellow, it is likely that you are dehydrated.
Consider it a bonus that quality water is easily accessible and use that as a tool to give the body what it needs!