The average human body is composed of 75 percent water, so it’s only natural that replenishing 
our body’s water supply is essential to our health and well-being. If we are not giving our bodies enough water, they are unable to perform optimally. Being dehydrated can even occur before we feel thirsty which makes it difficult to know if you’re drinking enough water or not.
Dehydration can cause issues in all aspects of our body. Some of the main ailments that stem from lack of water are fatigue, weight gain, high blood pressure and cholesterol, digestive disorders, and bladder or kidney problems. These problems are due to your body having to conserve the little water it has left to keep its systems and organs running effectively. This can cause other processes to suffer or have to work harder to pick up the slack. It is said that our bodies lose around 10 cups of water each day just by performing natural processes, such as breathing, sweating, and eliminating waste. Even more water is lost during exercise, breastfeeding, illness and pregnancy. This is why we must constantly replace our water supply.
The dehydration problem has an easy solution: drink more water! Drinking more water can help ease problems brought on by dehydration, but will also bring along extra benefits. For example, drinking cold water helps speed up your metabolism, which is a crucial way to burn calories and lose weight. Drinking more water also makes you feel fuller which can, in turn, help you eat less and suppress your appetite. Increasing your H20 can improve your skin, ease your aches and pains, and boost your energy levels. You should aim to drink 64 ounces of water a day, that is: 8 8-ounce glasses per day. For many, this may seem like a lot of water to drink, but you can also supplement your intake by eating fruits and vegetables with high water composition. Cucumbers have the highest water consistency of all vegetables with a 96.7 percent water consistency. They are a healthy addition to many meals and an easy way to help combat dehydration. Celery leaves are also a good source of water with a 95.4 percent consistency. Such a high water composition is beneficial in neutralizing stomach acids. If vegetables aren’t your favorite food, a grapefruit can be a sweeter alternative. With a 90.5 percent water consistency, the grapefruit helps lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar levels, and burn fat.
Moral of the story: H20 is your friend. Drink up!