There is no doubt that manufactured juices and soft drinks taste delicious to many compared to the flavorless water, but the latter is much healthier than all other drinks, especially if it is the only beverage consumed by a person. The British newspaper "The Independent" mentions several benefits one can gain from drinking only water, especially in high temperatures. The paper reported on the experience of a person who relied solely on water for 30 days and noted the following health changes:
- **Fewer Calories Consumed**: A cup of tea with sugar contains 30 calories, while a morning mocha drink contains 250 calories. Additionally, a 500ml can of cola has 215 calories.
- **Suppresses Appetite**: Drinking only water can reduce a person’s food cravings; after adopting this model, one might only feel thirst instead of hunger.
- **Better Brain Function**: 75-85% of the brain is made up of water, and staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water allows the brain to function happily. Water has other cognitive benefits, like maintaining high levels of concentration and energy; hence, if you have a math exam, it’s essential to keep your body hydrated.
- **Cheaper**: Not only will your health improve, but your wallet will benefit as well, since water is cheaper than other beverages.
- **Stimulates Metabolism**: Starting your day with water helps stimulate your metabolism (converting food into energy) throughout the day. Research has shown that drinking 500ml of water boosts the metabolic rate by 30% in both women and men.
- **Cleanses Skin**: Switching from sugary drinks to water positively impacts your skin, particularly by helping to eliminate blemishes.
- **Regulates Bowel Movements**: Relying on water as the sole beverage, combined with a fiber-rich diet, can help regulate bowel movements. You might go to the bathroom more often than usual, but that’s not a bad thing.
- **Aids Heart Health**: If a person is suffering from extreme dehydration, their blood becomes thicker, and the heart has to work harder to pump it. Water helps solve this problem.
- **Supports Exercise Performance**: Your body won’t be ready for intense workouts if it isn’t well-hydrated.
