Drinking just one can of sugary drink a day ‘raises your risk of dying from heart disease
Odell Beckham Jr, wide receiver for the New York Giants, said he doesn’t like water.
Water accounts for about 60 percent of the human body, including 90 percent of our blood.
That’s why it is essential for almost every bodily function to work effectively and smoothly.
There is no consensus on how much water a day you should drink, but it is generally agreed that eight glasses of water a day is sensible.
A FEW REASONS WHY WATER IS ESSENTIAL
1. For clear eyes and full hearts
Water lubricates the eyes to keep them moist and help vision. It also pumps oxygen through the body, which is key for heart health.
2. To stay limber
Cartilage is 80 percent water. Those who swap out water for soda have a higher risk of joint pain and injuries.
3. For clarity of thought
The brain is used to a certain amount of water, and when it’s dehydrated we get dizzy, slow of thought, with slower reactions.
4. To digest food
Water is like gasoline for our bowels. Without it, stool doesn’t break down properly, the stomach can fill with acid, increasing the risks of stomach ulcers, colon cancer, heartburn, constipation, and metabolism disorders.
5. Keeping blood pressure in check
When the blood lacks water, it thickens, increasing blood pressure.
WHAT IF YOU ONLY DRINK SODA?
1. Tooth decay
Water is essential for flushing bacteria out of your mouth. Soda does a great job at loading up teeth with plaque.
2. Dehydration
Most soda has caffeine in it, which is a diuretic and dehydrating.
Because it’s a diuretic, it means you need the toilet more than if you were drinking water, which also increases dehydration.
3. Poorer athletic performance
A recent study showed dehydration and fluid loss worsens performance in any physical activity that lasts longer than 30 minutes.
4. Weight gain
Even low-calorie sodas are no match for water when it comes to calories. Two Cokes, for example, will add 300 calories to your daily total. Even Diet Coke, with zero calories, affects your weight because the replacement sweetener, aspartame, has been shown to derail metabolism.