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The Body Needs Water

• Our bodies need water to survive in a healthy way. Water plays a role in every bodily function. Dehydration will occur when the body is not getting the proper amount of water, causing dry mouth, nausea and other discomfort.
  
  

Regulates Body Temperature

• When your body temperature rises, water and electrolytes in your body combine to produce perspiration in order to cool down. When losing fluids due to sweating, it is important to take in water in order to keep the body's temperature regulated.
  
  

Digestion Aid

• You can aid the digestion process by drinking water during and after meals. The water, along with other liquids, helps break down food in the stomach in order to keep the digestive system working smoothly.
  
  

Maintains Metabolism and Appetite

• When you are mildly dehydrated consistently, your metabolism can decrease by up to 3%. Drinking water helps maintain a steady rate of metabolism. You can also mildly suppress your appetite by drinking 3 cups of water 30 minutes before you eat.
  
  

Interesting Facts

• Even with the recommended eight glasses of water a day, the water does not have to be in liquid form. Almost every kind of food or drink provides at least a little water to the body.