Did you know? The "water" you drink in the morning plays a very important role. As water slowly flows to every corner of your body, energized cells gain the strength to start a new day. So, save drinks with additives for the afternoon! To meet your health needs, choose the right morning water so you don't burden your body!
Both Chinese and Western medicine recommend eating breakfast in the morning. Especially from the perspective of time-based wellness, between 7 AM and 9 AM, the stomach meridian is on duty. Food eaten during this time is most easily digested and absorbed by the body. By 9-11 AM, the spleen meridian, which is responsible for excretion and transformation, takes over, giving our body enough energy to expel wastewater, waste, and turbidity. However, before eating breakfast, there is one wellness step you must not forget... and that is drinking your first glass of water!
Drinking water at this time is even more important than breakfast! The first glass of water flows through the gastrointestinal tract, cleansing the digestive system, activating gastrointestinal cells, replenishing the fluids lost from the body the night before, and diluting the blood that is gradually becoming thicker. This wakes the body up from the inside out, much like you brush your teeth and wash your face every morning. Choosing your first morning water wisely is not only key to nourishing the stomach's energy, but it also allows the subsequent tea and breakfast to be digested and absorbed smoothly, leading to smooth bowel movements and drainage, filling the body with clean energy and entering a healthy metabolic cycle.
4 Major Benefits of Morning Water
1. When you wake up in the morning, the food in your stomach has already been digested. The entry of water at this time is like flushing a toilet, washing away any residue on the stomach walls.
2. After drinking morning water, it reaches every corner of your body in about tens of seconds. It can promote the circulatory metabolism of cells, helping the body wake up from sleep, and has an invigorating effect.
3. People also sweat during sleep, so moisture is continuously lost. Morning water can replenish the moisture lost during sleep, hydrating cells and making the skin look full and elastic.
4. It can dilute urine, flush the urethra, and act as a stool softener, allowing you to smoothly expel waste retained in the body. It can also gradually dilute thickening blood, lower blood concentration, and prevent a spike in blood pressure.
The best water temperature for the first morning glass of water is...
1. Hot Water
You can't gulp down scalding hot water while blowing on it. It's better to wait until it cools down!
2. Warm Water
Warm water is closer to or slightly higher than human body temperature. It has a warming effect on internal organs and can maintain smooth circulation and intestinal function.
3. Cool Water
Cool water is closer to or slightly below room temperature. This temperature of water is the most pleasant to drink, but it is not suitable for morning consumption.
4. Ice Water
Although ice water can give a temporary feeling of refreshment, drinking it in the morning can reduce the activation function of cells and internal organs, accelerating the aging process.
How to Drink Good Water?
1. Boiling Method
When boiling water, it is recommended to leave the kettle lid open and boil for another 5-10 minutes after it comes to a boil. This can evaporate residual chlorine and trihalomethanes into the air, making the water less chlorinated.
2. Filtration Method
There are many types of water purifiers on the market with very different purification principles, but the most expensive is not necessarily the best. The quality of a water filter or pitcher depends on the filter cartridge. In addition to choosing a brand and comparing prices, you should pay more attention to the effectiveness of the filter cartridge.
3. Enhanced Method
Use a water purifier to filter the water, removing hardness, heavy metals, and chlorine odor. Then pour the water into a kettle, bring it to a boil, and let it cool with the lid off to allow any remaining substances to evaporate into the air.
In addition to home water purifiers, the new 3M instant long-lasting filter pitcher is available. Its high-efficiency dual filter cartridges can last up to 3 weeks, meeting the needs of renters, students, and office workers, allowing you to drink the cleanest and most delicious morning water anywhere.
Water Drinking Bonus Tips
1. The human body needs about 2000cc of water per day. People who are often active outdoors need to supplement more water, while office workers who sit for long periods need slightly less. The recommended amount for morning water is 250-350cc, which can be adjusted based on your daily activity level. Morning water is not included in the water consumed with breakfast, so after drinking the first 250-350cc of water in the morning, you can consume an appropriate amount of additional water as needed.
2. Avoid drinking large gulps or too much water at once, as the water may not be absorbed in time, potentially causing bloating. It is recommended to hold the water in your mouth before swallowing, and you can even take 15-30 minutes to finish the glass of water one sip at a time.
3. If you really can't stand the bland taste of water, you can add a slice of lemon or 2-3 tea leaves to eliminate any strange taste and make the water more palatable.