The act of drinking water is essential to good health as it flushes toxins from organs, carries nutrients to cells, helps joints, aids in digestion, and more. One might be surprised to learn that about 60% of the human body weight is made of water, and adequate intake keeps our bodies functioning well. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) offers basic guidelines for daily liquid intake: For men, about 13 cups of fluid is recommended. IOM suggests about 9 cups of fluid for women, and may increase for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
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Failing to intake enough liquid regularly may lead to various medical conditions, from dry eyes and skin to dehydration, dizziness, confusion, or seizures, and more. Additionally, symptoms can be ex-acerbated in heat. To avoid medical problems, it is necessary to stay properly hydrated throughout the day. However, some people find drinking water to be a mundane and unpleasant task. For this reason, they may consume less than the recommended amounts or substitute water with other flavorful beverages like juice or soda. However, sweet beverages may contain large amounts of sugar that can contribute to progressive conditions such as type 2 diabetes, where the body cannot use blood sugar (glucose) properly.
For those seeking to get adequate amounts of liquid into the body, consider drinking cucumber mint water. Not only is the beverage tasty and refreshing, but it offers multitudes of health benefits. Per Healthline, they are rich in vitamin C, vitamin B-5, beta carotene, manganese, molybdenum and contain some flavonoid antioxidants. Mint is a good source of vitamin A, critical for night vision, and is a potent antioxidant source. Most people can safely incorporate cucumber mint water into their hydration plan. However, people with GERD or other medical conditions should discuss nutrition sources with their trusted medical professional to make sure changes to the diet can be safely tolerated. Courtesy AMAC