Water. This past weekend was World Water Day. Since one of my passions, in addition to fashion and style, is beauty I thought I would take a moment to recognize this vital liquid that is essential to life itself. Living in Vancouver, I was very lucky to have access to some of the best tap water in the world. Having a cool glass of liquid beauty was easy and I didn’t give it a second thought.
Now, however, I either have to buy bottled water or boil it. There is, of course, also the option of sourcing it from city sponsored wells. This is also the first time that I’ve ever had to pay for flat water at a restaurant. I am having a tough time getting used to it. As a trainer I used to preach the importance of getting enough water everyday and now I struggle. So I would like to take a moment to list the huge importance of this essential nutrient to our diets.
My top reasons for drinking water:
– It keeps your body fluids balanced. This aids in digestion, food absorption and helps with blood circulation. It is also vital to flushing out toxins.
– It keeps you energized. If you don’t drink enough water, you will feel sluggish and you can find your energy levels depleting quickly. On this note, it also helps with brain function. If you find that you cannot think clearly, reach for a glass of water, as it could be your body’s way of telling you that it needs more liquid.
– It helps to keep headaches at bay. I find thatif I don’t drink enough water, I immediately get headaches.
– It keeps your skin looking beautiful. For vibrant and healthy looking skin, water is an absolute must. Think of it as a moisturizer from the inside out. From clear eyes to being your best friend in the fight against wrinkles, it’s a beauty essential.
– It is an excellent tool for weight loss. Try drinking a glass of water before each meal and you will find that you aren’t as hungry and as a result you might consume less calories.
Make drinking water a habit. If it isn’t your drink of choice, then simply add a hint of mint or a slice of lemon or cucumber and you will find yourself with a delicious and refreshing thirst quencher. It should be the first thing you reach for in the morning and the last thing you reach for at night!
What is your favourite way to drink water?
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21 Comments
Interesting post, as usual, and great tips!!!!
I love San Pellegrino water!!!!
Kisses doll!!!
Great post! Water is so important, especially for maintaining good skin. Mineral waters, Perrier in particular, are my favorites!
xo,
Stephanie
Diary of a Debutante
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I can’t believe you have to pay for flat water at a restaurant. I think we take water for granted way too often. I know I’m guilty of it.
I love to add lemons and limes to my water, especially Perrier water 🙂 Very tasty.
xo, Jackie
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I’ m addicted to S. Pellegrino! xxx
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great post!
I try to drink as much water as a can
on a daily basis.
I personally don’t like sparkling water though
and it’s a good thing that I don’t like sodas either
so I replace them with water.
have a nice day 🙂
xoxo Rose
Bogibo
I like flat water best too, unless it is a very delicate mineral water!
xo
Your photos make water so delicious! And I didn’t know there’s a World Water Day hehe!
I know I don’t drink enough water, and I should! I love flavored seltzer water, especially orange or raspberry lime by Poland Springs.
xo,
Lisa
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Flavoured water is soooo nice a refreshing in the summer!
xo
Totally agree Caroline!
Love,
Coco et La vie en rose
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Thank you!
xo
Straight from the tap, easy to take water for granted. We have amazing tap water like Canada. Purchasing bottles in restaurants is like throwing money out the window, asking for tap water instead. Basically it is the same water as bottles contain.
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Smart post. Water is what nature intended for us. Too many people drink highly-sugared soda and that’s just not healthy.
Love this post! I too get headaches and find it hard to focus if I don’t get enough water. I love my tea so I usually have my daily requirement of water via green tea or with a few leaves of lemon verbena. I can’t believe you have to pay for flat water at a restaurant! Where are you living now? As usual, a great post! xx
Thara // Moss & Stone
Such a great post! I don’t drink enough water. I try to keep a bottle of water next to my computer while at work to remind me to remind me to hydrate :).
That’s exactly what I do!
xo
I 100% agree! I never drink any sodas so water is my best friend…I wouldn’t want it any other way…
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Great post, it is very important to drink water for so many things <3