6 Ultimate Life Hacks To Drinking Water
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6 Ultimate Life Hacks To Drinking Water

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6 Ultimate Life Hacks To Drinking Water
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We all know the thousands of benefits of drinking enough water, from glowing skin to boosting energy, but somehow, we can never drink enough. Here's how you can make the most out of your water, and get that H2O in your system!

1. Get the perfect water bottle

The water bottle you choose will make or break your water-drinking habit. Don't choose a cheaper option, because odds are you'll either break it or avoid using it as much as possible. Look for bottles that are lighweight, fit in your backpack, sturdy, and pretty. You should feel proud of carrying your water bottle with you wherever you go!

2. Drink two cups of water in the morning before breakfast

This will help flush out toxins in your body. After sleeping for (ideally) seven hours, your body is incredibly dehydrated, and eating food first thing in the morning can cause stomach pains or digestion problems.

3. Try out infused water

If you just "don't like the way water tastes," infused water is perfect for you! My personal favorite is a mixture of strawberry, cucumber and lemon slices. Other options include oranges, apples or watermelon. Just chop the fruits you desire, and leave them in a glass of water for a while, and you have yourself a super refreshing and tasty drink. This is super refreshing and tasty, and when you finish drinking up, you can finish up the fruit as a snack, a perfect, healthy breakfast!

4. Stop buying bottled

Bottled water might not be as good for you as you think. Popular brands, like Dasani, add salts to their water which make the water taste better, but make you feel thirsty faster. Nestle even has contributed to the crisis in Flint. Unless you live in an area where the tap water can truly not be trusted, there is no real difference in quality or taste.

5. Drop in a few ice cubes

Need an energy boost to finish your physics project, but want to lay off the caffeine? Ice water is a great alternative! Remember to keep a napkin under your cup, to avoid condensation.

6. Drink water 20 minutes before any test

Studies have shown that drinking water before a test improves test scores significantly. But don't take a sip too close to exam time, or you'll be thinking more about the bathroom than the questions.

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