do you drink at least 8 glasses of water aday? hi i’m luigi gratton vice president of nutrition education at herbalife and thisweek's topic is more important some people realize we're gonna discuss water consumption.despite it's overwhelming value, most people don't drink enough of it. drinking plentyof water is an important part of maintaining a healthy weight and a nutritious diet. itplays an essential role in helping your body process nutrients maintain normal circulationand keep the proper balance of fluids. so how much waters enough? as a general guideline,try to drink 6-8 glasses about 8 ounces each every day, if you exercise you probably needto drink more to replenish the water lost through sweating. after each 30 minute workout,drink two 8 ounce glasses to replenish your
fluids. make sure you carry a bottle of waterto help you stay hydrated while working out. now remember because they’re calorie content,soft drinks and fruit juices are not good choices for replacing lost fluids you canhowever add a splash of fruit juice or a slice of lemon to a glass of water to add some flavor.when evaluating beverages a good place to start is by reading the nutrition facts label.for instance, sodas or fruit drinks are often high in calories and sugar and low in nutrients.look for drinks for less than 100 calories per 8 ounce serving. after all, you don’twant to drink back the calories that you just burned on the treadmill. if you see high fructosecorn syrup at the top of the ingredient list, you may want to pass. now this might surpriseyou but a little bit of carbohydrates and
beverages can be a good thing, in fact itcan help to maintain blood sugar levels while you’re exercising. finally it’s a goodidea to check labels for electrolytes, as exercise duration and intensity increase,it’s important to replace these body salts such as sodium, potassium, cuz their lostwhen you’re sweating. now it’s important to know you may become dehydrated before you’reactually thirsty this is one reason athletes learn to drink on a schedule so two cups offluid a couple of hours before you start exercising should be followed with another cup or so10-20 minutes before you start. a few ounces every 15 minutes or so when you’re workingout can also prevent excessive fluid losses. so watch for signs and symptoms of dehydrationduring exercise such as muscle cramping or
feeling light headed or faint. when lookingfor a healthy alternative to plain water, herbalife’s h3o fitness drink mix couldbe a good choice because it contains the right amount of readily absorbed carbohydrates,it’s got no caffeine, and it has the essential electrolytes that people lose when they perspire.it comes in a powder that mixes easily with water and it’s available in either a canisteror a convenient single served stick pack that can be thrown in a bag or a pocket and mixedin any water bottle. for more information about how herbalife products can support youin proper hydration, you can speak to your wellness coach. this concludes this week’stopic of discussion. i’m luigi gratton reminding you that adequate fluids are important fora healthy well functioning body.
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