I think all of you know that we have to drink water to survive, but why is it so important?

The human body consists of about 65% water, so it’s obvious that you need a lot of it. Studies show that if your body doesn’t get enough, it will most likely start to shutdown. Nearly every part of your body needs water to work, whether it’s aiding digestion or transporting oxygen through the blood it’s important. Water is like medicine.

Benefits of water:

• If you want to lose weight, first try drinking a lot of water instead of going on a diet. For those of you who already drink a lot of water it may not be as essential as for those who drink way too little.
• When you feel hungry first drink some water, sometimes your brain sends the wrong signals to your body and actually you are thirsty.
• Water helps your skin to look healthier so the more you drink the better you look. You won’t get as many wrinkles if you drink enough water. It flushes out all the toxins and helps your kidneys to work properly.
• If you’ve got a headache, drink, drink, drink (water) the brain consists of 75% water so of course it’s important to drink enough water.
• Energy, you get so much energy if you just drink some water.
• Even your hair and nails grow stronger by drinking water.
• Can’t concentrate in school? Drink water! It will help you focus on your teacher’s tricky questions.

As you may have noticed, water is extremely healthy for your inner and outer beauty. There are even more things that water can do to your body.

Can’t remember to drink enough water? This app might help you. In this app you’ve got a virtual plant that you have to water every time you drink water. It tell you the amount of water you need by calculating it based on your weight and activity level. The plant dies if you don’t drink enough water. You can also give the plant a name. The best thing: it’s free. Have fun keeping your plant alive and staying healthy!