What happens when you don’t drink enough water?

Water gives us more nutrients than the food we eat. As the year's harshest weather falls upon us, staying hydrated is one of the simplest yet most effective measures we can take to keep our body fit and healthy. To maintain a healthy fluid balance,

The following tips may be useful:

Keep a large bottle of water handy

Make sure to include lot of fruits into your diet

Have a glass of water before each meal

After each trip to the restroom, drink a glass of water to replenish your fluids

Use technology to remind yourself to drink water every hour

Add a slice of lemon and mint to your water to give it some flavor without adding any extra calories

Avoid alcohol consumption

Stay away from energy drinks as they contain large amounts of sugar

When our body begins to dehydrate, more things happen in the body than just being thirsty. Staying hydrated keeps our heart healthy. As our blood mainly consists of water, when the water level goes down, our blood thickens, forcing our heart to work harder and hence raising the risk of heart attacks. 

Tiredness and fatigue are inevitable if we are not properly hydrated. When the body begins to dehydrate, our tissues and cells do not get enough water, our enzymatic activities slow down, without water enzymes are unable to produce energy. Hence we might lose our enthusiasm and feel tired all the time. 

Also, drinking less water can also cause weight gain. Hence it is very important that we keep our body hydrated