{"id":24350,"date":"2019-09-10T09:30:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T13:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=24350"},"modified":"2025-09-17T13:26:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T17:26:48","slug":"benefits-of-drinking-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/benefits-of-drinking-water\/","title":{"rendered":"7 health benefits of drinking water"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you reach for a can of soda when you\u2019re thirsty, you might want to turn on the tap instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s because plain drinking water is one of the best ways to stay hydrated, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Up to 71% of adults, and over 50% of children in the U.S. don\u2019t drink enough water. The human body is composed of up to 60% water, you can\u2019t survive more than a couple days without it. Not consuming enough can have a dangerous impact on your health. Getting into the habit of regularly consuming water can have life-long positive effects.<\/span> Learn more about all the health benefits of drinking water.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7 benefits of drinking water<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. You\u2019ll eat healthier<\/span><\/h3>\n

The CDC found that U.S. adolescents who drink less water also tended to drink less milk and more sugary drinks, eat less fruits and vegetables and more fast food, and get less physical activity. In other words, when you\u2019re drinking enough H2O daily, you make healthier dietary choices overall.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. It could help you lose weight<\/span><\/h3>\n

By craving and choosing more nutritious foods, you may start to notice changes in your body. Drinking water has also been associated with increased feelings of satiety while eating less. That combination can lead to weight loss. Having a glass of water 30 minutes before a meal can aid in digestion. Then, drinking an hour after eating assists with nutrient absorption. In people with diabetes, having more fluid intake 15 to 20 minutes before meals may lead to reduced insulin requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Your body functions better<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cBeing properly hydrated is crucial to staying healthy and maintaining the function of all of your body’s systems such as the immune system, cardiovascular system, nervous system, endocrine system, and musculoskeletal system,\u201d says<\/span> Tara Allen<\/span><\/a>, a registered nurse and certified health coach, nutritionist, and personal trainer. Poor hydration can result in kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and a drop in blood pressure\u2014that can even lead to fainting. \u201cProper hydration also helps to carry nutrients and oxygen to your cells and toxins out of your body,\u201d explains Allen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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