Winter Health Tips: Benefits And Easy Ways Of Staying Hydrated During Winters
Winters are here and while we're all looking
forward to the feasting and snuggling, it is important to take care of health
as well. Like any other season, winter also demands special dietary and
lifestyle adjustments to prepare the body for the cold weather. Staying
hydrated may not look like an important thing to do during winters, as we don't
lose a lot of sweat during cold weather. But as in summers, drinking enough
water and retaining it in the body is important during winters as well. Staying
hydrated may seem like an easy enough thing to do during winters, but it may
not be so for a number of reasons. For one, dehydration is much less noticeable
during winters, than it is during summers as you don't notice how much sweat
you've lost under all those layers of clothing.
For another, the dryness in the air may
dehydrate our bodies quicker than we can imagine and most often we don't even
feel thirsty, so our need for adequate water may remain unmet. The effects of
dehydration may be subtle and hence, less noticeable during winters, but it's
important to work pre-emptively to replenish the fluid reserves of the body, in
order to avoid any physical discomfort in the future.
Here are some
health benefits of drinking adequate water during winters:
1. Temperature
Regulation: Water helps regulate the body temperature, during both summers
and winters. Staying hydrated may be a sure shot way to stay warm internally
and prevent conditions like hypothermia.
2. Boosting
Immunity: The cold and dry air may sap your body of energy, making you
feel sluggish and even making you more susceptible to cold and flu.
Stay hydrated to boost immunity and protect your body from illnesses.
3. Regulating Weight: When you're
hydrated, your body is more capable of breaking down fats, effectively
regulating body weight.
4. Boosting Skin
Health: Drinking adequate water is one of the first things any beauty
expert will suggest to you for skin health. During winters, it's essential to
stay hydrated to prevent dry and dull skin.
How
To Stay Hydrated During Winters
1.
Drink Warm/Room Temperature Water: After exercising during winters or
even generally, one should drink beverages or water which is at room
temperature. This is because cold water/liquids get absorbed faster in the
body.
2.
Eat Fruits/Veggies With High Water Content: Eating a lot of fresh fruits and
vegetables with high water content is also a great way to stay hydrated. Load
up on strawberries, oranges, pineapple, lettuce, celery, tomatoes, carrots,
spinach, cucumber, etc.
3. Limit Consumption of
Alcohol/Caffeine: Although it's extremely tempting to indulge in hot teas, coffees
and alcohol during winters, both alcohol and caffeine may dehydrate your body,
so excessive consumption of both is not recommended.
4. Eat More Soups/Broths: Salty foods like soups
and broths are healthy and may help in retaining water in the body. They also
have the added advantage of warming you up from the inside.
So now you know! Have a
happy and hydrated winter 2018.
(Source
NDTV Food)
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