Without food and water, a person would die of thirst first. Therefore, learning to drink water properly is a very important lesson.
Scientific Drinking Schedule
07:00——Wake up: A glass of light salt water or lukewarm plain water to replenish the fluids lost during the night and to cleanse the intestines and detoxify. Have breakfast half an hour later.
08:30——Work: Drink water after arriving at the unit. The morning's busy schedule has already caused a lot of water loss without you noticing, making rehydration at this time especially important.
11:30——Lunch: It's time to rest after a busy morning. Drinking some water before the meal helps to activate the digestive system, but be sure not to eat immediately after drinking.
12:30——Rest: Half an hour after lunch, you can drink a small amount of water.
14:30——Work: A cup of clear tea at work can eliminate fatigue. This cup is also very important.
17:30——Get off work: Drinking a glass of water before leaving work not only replenishes lost fluids but also creates a feeling of fullness in the stomach, reducing dinner portions. This is especially suitable for people who want to lose weight.
22:30——Sleep: Drink some water one to one and a half hours before bedtime, but not too much.
Beverages VS Plain Water
Using tea, juice, or other beverages to replace plain water is acceptable in moderation, but plain water is still the most ideal. This is because although various beverages also contain a large amount of water, they also contain various chemical additives, and drinking too much of them is harmful to health. As for whether it is necessary to drink the various high-quality waters sold on the market, it depends on personal preference. In fact, the most important thing about drinking water is its cleanliness; as long as it is clean and hygienic, it meets the standard.
Cold Water VS Hot Water
Is it better to drink cold water or hot water? Generally, it is recommended that lukewarm water below 30°C is best, as it is more in line with the physiological functions of the gastrointestinal tract and will not overly stimulate it to cause vasoconstriction or increased peristalsis. Russian scholars further confirmed in a research report that regularly drinking "cool" boiled water has the effect of preventing colds, pharyngitis, and other skin diseases. The traditional concept often says not to drink water that is too cold, but from a modern medical perspective, as long as the water source is clean, there is no need to worry about negative health effects, of course, unless you are sick or have other health problems. The so-called "cool" boiled water is water that has been boiled, then placed in a clean, covered container and cooled to 25-30°C. This water is called "revival water" by scientists in Russia, the United States, and Japan. However, it should be noted that "cool" boiled water should not be exposed to the air for too long, otherwise it will lose its biological activity.
Tea
Plain water is the best beverage, with no taboos, suitable for everyone. But in Eastern countries, when it comes to drinking water, tea cannot be ignored. In recent years, scholars at home and abroad have paid great attention to the relationship between tea drinking and human health. It is now known that tea contains more than 350 chemical substances, such as tannic acid, vitamins A, C, B, etc. Drinking tea can supplement some essential trace elements for the human body. Many studies have shown that drinking tea can reduce the viscosity of human blood, decrease the permeability and fragility of capillaries, lower serum cholesterol, and increase high-density lipoprotein, thus preventing cardiovascular diseases. It also has anti-aging and immunity-boosting effects. Drinking more tea can make people excited, and has effects such as strengthening the heart, diuresis, astringency, sterilization, and anti-inflammation. Long-term tea drinking can eliminate fatigue and enhance memory, but it is not suitable for everyone, such as people with a bad stomach or women during special times.