Hydration is key

Water is the most forgotten nutrient and yet the most important one. Your body is between 55 % and 60 % water, and practically every function depends on it.

Why is it so important?

• Energy: mild dehydration reduces physical and mental performance.
• Digestion: it facilitates intestinal transit and nutrient absorption.
• Skin and joints: it maintains elasticity and lubricates movement.

How much water do you need?

A simple starting point:

1. 30 to 35 ml per kilo of body weight per day.
2. Add more if you train or if it's hot.
3. Observe the color of your urine: light yellow = good hydration.

"Let your food be your medicine and let your medicine be your food." — Hippocrates

Practical tips

• Drink a glass of water when you wake up.
• Always carry a bottle with you.
• If it's hard for you, add lemon or mint to the water.

Start today: your body will thank you.