{"id":10764,"date":"2015-07-03T06:00:10","date_gmt":"2015-07-03T06:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/hk-blog\/?p=10764"},"modified":"2026-01-29T11:13:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T05:43:19","slug":"blogs-importance-drinking-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/importance-drinking-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of drinking water"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>One of the most important yet most ignored components of one\u2019s diet is water. It is called the \u2018elixir of\u00a0life\u2019. Apart from body temperature regulation, every metabolic process in the body needs an\u00a0appreciable amount of water. Hydrating before lifting is also very important.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>It has many, many essential roles:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>i. Flushing out toxins:\u00a0<\/strong>Water flushes out toxins and other metabolic waste products from the\u00a0body. Water is especially important when following a \u201chigh protein\u201d diet, as it helps remove\u00a0excess nitrogen, urea (a toxic substance), and ketones (by products of\u00a0protein\u00a0synthesis). If\u00a0weight training to increase definition (tone) you will need even more water to help your kidneys\u00a0do their work.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>ii. Metabolism of fat:\u00a0<\/strong>Without enough water your kidneys will not function properly. When this\u00a0happens, some of the filtering workload is transferred to the liver. The livers main function is to\u00a0metabolize stored fat for energy. If the liver is doing both jobs, it will process less fat. Studies<\/div>\n<div>have shown that consuming 2 liters throughout the day leads to increased calorie burn on a\u00a0daily basis. Water also mitigates feelings of hunger.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>iii. Fluid retention:\u00a0<\/strong>Contrary to popular belief, drinking water can actually help you shed excess\u00a0water weight. When water is in short supply the body stores it in extra-cellular space. This\u00a0storage can lead to bloating. If water retention is a chronic problem, it may be because there is\u00a0too much salt in your diet. Read your food labels and try to consume less than 2400mg per day.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>iv. General health:\u00a0<\/strong>Too little water and your body pulls it from various organs including the colon.\u00a0When this occurs it can lead to constipation and impeded digestion.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>With so many uses, it becomes all the more important to take care of your water intake. The question is,<\/div>\n<div>how much to consume?<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Usually, somewhere between 2.5 and 3 liters are recommended. However, for a lifter or athlete, 4 liter<\/div>\n<div>or more is recommended. That\u2019s more than 12 glasses.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>This wisdom is doubly important in the heat of the summer where one tends to get dehydrated.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>So keep hydrated, train hard, and stay strong!<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most important yet most ignored components of one\u2019s diet is water. It is called the \u2018elixir of\u00a0life\u2019. Apart from body temperature regulation, every metabolic process in the body needs an\u00a0appreciable amount of water. Hydrating before lifting is also very important. It has many, many essential roles: i. 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