Summer is Here Let The Drinking Begin!!!

Water that is. As the weather heats up so does our risk to dehydration. The human body is 60 to 70 percent water. When a person doesn't drink enough water, it can have negative effects on the body and the way it operates. Not drinking enough water affects your health. According to www.naturodoc.com humans can survive without food for a whopping two months, but can only go without water for a few days before bodily functions are compromised. Among other things, water flushes out toxins in the body and keeps essential organs moist so they can function.

How Much Water Should People Drink per Day?

Most people live in a state of dehydration and don't even know it, according to www.naturodoc.com. However, if people follow the general recommendation to consume eight to ten glasses of water a day, they can stay properly hydrated. This water intake should be spread throughout the day so there isn't the constant urge to head to the bathroom.

Canadians wanting to do something about the environment can start by drinking tap water, environmentalist David Suzuki says.

Key environmental issues with bottled water, Suzuki said, are waste and uncertainty over the long-term health effects created by plastic.

"Not only does bottled water lead to unbelievable pollution — with old bottles lying all over the place — but plastic has chemicals in it," he said.

"Plastics are ubiquitous. I don't believe that plastics are not involved in a great deal of the health problems that we face today."

So by using tap water which is readily available and a stainless steel environmentally friendly water bottle that is BPA free (check out www.otterbottle.ca  for many water bottle options) you can stay hydrated, save money and save the environment.

Happy drinking and pleasant summer!!!!