ACTIVITY-BOOK

IMPROVE YOUR DRINKING
WATER HABITS
Water helps us keep a healthy body.
Our body contains 70% of water and is a main ingredient
which keeps our body alive. People who drink the
recommended daily water intake often have healthier skin,
better body weight, higher energy levels, better digestion,
less headaches etc.
Steps to forming a drinking water habit:
Drink water throughout the day, not just when you are
thirsty, you are already dehydrated by then. Have a glass
of water when you wake up, a glass of water between
each meal, a glass before, during and after any form of
exercise.
Have a bottle of water on your desk or carry one around
with you. This will encourage you to sip water throughout
the working day. Once it is empty, simple refill it.
Reminder: Periodically set your computer, your mobile or
a watch to remind you to drink water. Don’t allow
yourself to get too caught up in what you are doing and
forget to drink your water.
Note it down. Noting your new good habit in black and
white will encourage you to keep up the good work!
Liven it up! For some a glass of water really is not the
most tempting thing that is out there. Add some natural
flavours like Strawberry and Kiwi or some Lemon and
Lime to make a quenching drink. Perhaps invest in some
interesting ice cube trays or cut up and freeze some fresh
fruit which will add flavour as well as a bit of fun to your
water.
If you need motivation to drink more water, remember that
it…
constitutes 80% of your brain
regulates your body temperature
constitutes 85% of your blood
helps carry nutrients and oxygen to your cells
moistens oxygen for breathing
helps converts food into energy
helps body absorb nutrients
removes wastes
constitutes 22% of your bones
constitutes 75% of your muscles
cushions and protects vital organs
cushions joints
maintains health of all tissues including your face &
skin