When our body's metabolism is at its peak, it is under a significant load. This is when our body's metabolism is most vigorous, and everyone should seize this opportunity. The start of breakfast is the first glass of water upon waking in the morning. This first glass of water is crucial for healthy individuals and even more so for pregnant women. We usually tell you very seriously that this first glass of water is a life-saving water. You might find that too frightening; when I talk about it here, I feel a shiver down my spine, and it's uncomfortable. Actually, to put it more mildly, it's just healthy water.
Because after a night of metabolism, all the waste in the body needs to be flushed out. In this flushing process, we need an external force, and that force is a clear glass of water. Our cells are like a dry sponge; when water enters, they absorb it, and it is expelled through urination in about 40 minutes. Expelling this water is a process of the body's metabolism, which is the detoxification we are concerned about.
After expelling the body's waste, the food we consume is purified into nutrients absorbed by the body. Therefore, the morning glass of water is extremely important.
Some people say that the morning glass of water can be honey water or plain boiled water. The H2O we refer to has no sugar or other nutrients. We drink it and then excrete it. If we drink honey water, it contains sugar, which requires a metabolic process in the body. This process cannot quickly remove the waste from our bodies. This is the importance of drinking a clear glass of water in the morning.
There are three popular types of water we drink in the morning. The first is clear water, which is essential for detoxification. The second is lemon water. What is the value of lemon water? Because lemon is acidic, it can increase our morning appetite. At the same time, the molecules of lemon are very small and do not interfere with our metabolic process, which is beneficial for expelling water. There is also a third type, light salt water. For many years, it has been advocated to drink a glass of light salt water in the morning. This water is very beneficial for people with constipation. This clear water can also reduce the viscosity of the blood for the elderly.
Here, I would like to speak from the perspective of an expectant mother. This glass of water is consumed during the "Zi" and "Wu" hours, from midnight to noon. This is the period of sunlight and the peak of metabolism. The first problem that often arises during this time is increased blood viscosity. Regardless of age—young, old, or children—everyone can experience dehydration. This is why we generally drink this glass of water. The importance of the first glass of water lies here. When you get up at night to urinate and drink this glass of water, you reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In this way, we unknowingly gain health maintenance, and more importantly, our health improves in quality.
Some people ask me a very practical question: what kind of water do you drink? I have also drunk many types of water. For example, with mineral water, I don't stick to one brand. I hope that when everyone is very particular about drinking water, what they are most concerned about is still the source of the water. They still want to choose a clear water. I hope that when you drink mineral water, you switch between different brands. Switching brands means the water sources are different and can complement each other. Drinking water from a single brand means you are always getting water from the same source, which is quite monotonous. Especially during certain special times when you need trace elements from the water, it is necessary to switch your water frequently. This is very important for supplementing a good water source and better trace elements.