Why Drinking Water Is Good

According to the Shape Fit website, the body the body is between 55 to 75 percent water. While you can lose up to 10 percent of your body weight in fluid before you are considered dehydrated, a loss of as little as 2 percent can affect the way you feel. Water helps you in a variety of ways.

Feel Better

• Water is necessary to keep your intestines and kidneys functioning properly. Water prevents constipation and keeps the salts and minerals in your kidneys diluted, so they can't form kidney stones. Proper hydration may even help prevent the flu and ease headaches.

Look Better

• The skin is the largest organ of the body. When properly hydrated, wrinkles appear less deep and the skin takes on a healthy glow.

Move Better

• Water is essential for proper lubrication of joints and muscles. Staying well-hydrated while exercising can help prevent muscle cramps. According to Cruising Chemistry, a website supported by Duke University, the blood is 83 percent water, so the more water you drink while exercising the greater your blood volume and the more oxygen the blood is able to transport to keep you energized.

Lose Weight

• Water is a natural appetite suppressant. Drinking a glass of water before every meal can make you feel fuller and help you eat less. Also, water is a major component of food. If you are not drinking enough water, your body may begin to crave food to replace the water deficit. Then, you not only get the water but the extra calories.