Staying Hydrated: What are the Best Times of Day to Drink Water?

8:00am IN THE MORNING Drink water on an empty stomach contributes to a healthy level of hydration. It's also a good way to wake up your body and get it ready for breakfast. x2 Don't forget to eat and drink in the morning; it's important for your morning energy and vitality! 11:00am MORNING BREAK Take the time to drink water in between meals. You will increase your chances of reaching your goal of 1.5 liters of water per day.* It also help curb your appetite when your sto- may mach starts to growl in the late morning before lunch. So drink up! Jequier E, Constant F. Pourquoi faut-il boire de l'eau ? Pour maintenir la balance hydrique. Cah Nutr Diet, 2009 :44: 190-7 1:00pm AT LUNCH Drinking 1 or 2 glasses of water will not prevent you from digesting your food. or Sparkling water is even consumed to "aid" digestion because of they are rich in sodium bicarbonate. x2 So allow yourself the pleasure of drinking some fresh or sparkling water during your meal. 4:00pm IN THE AFTERNOON About 6 or 7 hours go by between lunch and dinner. It's common to feel thirsty and want to drink water during this time. Listen to your body, the simplest way of remembering is to always have a water bottle on hand. Water hydrates you well, without any extra calories. 8:00pm DINNER TIME Feel the satisfaction of reaching your goal with your 8th glass of water! It could be a glass of sparkling water with a thin slice of lemon before dinner. Allow yourself to drink water, as with all meals. Neştle Waters The Healthy Hydration Company