How much water should you drink in winter

Because you can’t drink less in winter

Drinking regularly even in the winter months is essential because proper hydration helps the body function in the best possible way . Even if compared to the summer period, the one characterized by lower temperatures makes you feel less thirsty, the body is not sensitive to change, therefore it cannot be hydrated to a lesser extent. The risk otherwise is to meet dehydration .

Symptoms of dehydration

• Heachache
• Blurring and fatigue of vision
• Tiredness
• Loss of concentration and attention
• Poor salivation and dry mouth sensation
• Difficulty urinating and in the most acute cases cystitis
• Constipation
• Dry skin
• Hair loss
• Dark circles and bags under the eyes
• Sudden changes in mood
• Insomnia

Benefits of proper hydration in winter

• The immune system is strengthened
• The metabolism is activated and the sense of satiety increases
• The skin is brighter, hydrated and softer because the water eliminates impurities, making the epidermis more elastic
• Wrinkles fade slightly
• Memory improves
• The body temperature remains regular
• Decreases tiredness

Taking the amount of fluids indicated is therefore important even when it’s cold , despite the sensation of thirst drastically reducing. Children and the elderly are especially subject to this phenomenon and it is therefore essential to pay attention to these specific age groups, encouraging people who belong to them to drink even if they do not feel the need to.

Drinking water helps keep your kidneys healthy .

Tricks to drink more water in the cold months

As mentioned in winter, mainly due to the lower heat and the consequent reduced sweating , drinking enough can become a real challenge .

However, there are some tricks that can help maintain this commitment, such as always carrying a bottle of water in your bag , also because every time you go from a cold to a heated environment you lose fluids and you should hydrate, so always have with if a little water to do it is important.

It is also strategic to keep a small bottle on the desk while studying or working . Schools, universities and offices are often places where the heat is quite strong and drinking also helps to combat the dryness of the throat that can occur from staying in environments with dry air for long hours due to the heat.

Making use of reminders can also prove helpful. Old post-it notes are an option, but for those who prefer to rely on technology, there are many free apps that can be installed on all types of smartphones that warn you when it’s time to drink through alerts in the form of notifications.

If getting to two liters of water a day, or even just getting close to that goal seems like an impossible feat, it’s good to remember that there are other methods to stay hydrated in winter , equally valid.

What does it mean if you are always thirsty.

Here’s what happens if you always drink sparkling water.

Alternatives to water for hydration

• Consume more fruits and vegetables
• Eating soups and soups
• Eat vegetable or chicken broth
• Drink fruit or smoothies
• Drink tea, herbal tea or chamomile tea
• Drink lemon water

Fruits and vegetables are foods naturally rich in water, so incorporating them into your diet helps you to reach a good level of hydration more easily.

The vegetables can be eaten plain but also in the form of stews , soups and velvety soups . In this way, in addition to ingesting water, together with the precious nutrients of these elements, you can warm up. An extra benefit not to be underestimated on winter evenings.

As an alternative, vegetable or chicken broth is also excellent.

Instead, to enjoy fruit in a fanciful way, smoothies and centrifuged juices are the winning idea, especially at breakfast or as a snack . Green tea is also indicated , an ally of health because in addition to hydrating it has recognized draining and anti-aging properties . The black one , on the other hand, infuses energy and helps the mind maintain clarity, while the red one is rich in antioxidants .

Also in the morning, before breakfast, you can opt for a cup of hot water and lemon , a detox blend, to which you can add ginger as you like, to increase its detoxifying action .

To conclude the day in the best possible way, however, there is nothing more suitable than a herbal tea , an infusion or a camomile tea , which in addition to warming up, provide liquids and are good for the body.