Don't look at drinking water as a trivial matter, it's not right to drink it
"Do you drink water?" - this is something you do every day, but you may not do it right. Is your water safe? What kind of water should your physique drink? Have you ignored the three cups of "life-saving water"? "Water blindness" with incorrect drinking habits and methods accounts for a large proportion of modern people. "Don't look at drinking water is a small thing, drinking it wrong can also cause big trouble."
It is not safe to drink water
The water looks clear and clean, but there are also microorganisms and harmful substances hiding. Whether drinking bottled water, bottled water, or boiled water, you should try to avoid the following ten bad habits.
1. Bad habit 1: The water dispenser is never washed
Barreled water and water dispensers are very common in homes, offices, and public places. Have you ever thought that the water dispenser you use has never been "bathed" since it was placed there? The water dispenser seems to let people drink good quality water, but in fact, "secondary pollution" is very serious. Whenever you turn on the water dispenser faucet, you hear a "grunt" sound, and a string of bubbles comes out of the bucket, which means that there is air entering, dust and microorganisms will be brought in. According to the test data of the national environmental health monitoring department, the hot and cold water in the bottled water dispenser will multiply bacteria such as E. coli and staphylococcus if it is not washed for 3 months. Therefore, it is best to clean it once a month and once every two weeks in summer. The water dispenser in the office needs to be cleaned more frequently because it is used frequently.
2. Bad habit 2: Drink tap water as soon as it boils
It is a good habit for people to drink boiled water, but did you know that water cannot be drunk as soon as it boils? Because our tap water has been chlorinated and disinfected, chlorine combines with the residual organic matter in the water to produce a variety of carcinogenic compounds such as halogenated hydrocarbons and chloroform. When boiling water, you may wish to take three steps: first take the tap water out and leave it for a while before boiling; open the lid of the pot when the water is about to boil; finally, wait 3 minutes after the water boils and then turn off the heat, so that the chlorine content in the water can be reduced to the safe drinking standard, which is the real "boiling water".
3. Bad habit 3: Love drinking bottled water
Easy to carry and drink with the lid open, bottled water consumption in China is increasing at a rate of 30% every year. Dong Jinshi, executive vice-president of the International Food Packaging Association, pointed out that the polyester bottles used in bottled water often contain substances that can cause chronic poisoning in the human body, especially when the bottle is in a high temperature environment or not drunk in time after opening, the harmful substances will seep into the water and endanger health. Therefore, bottled water must not be heated or exposed to the sun. "Many people like to keep a box of water in the car, which is not right. Especially in summer, the trunk temperature is very high, and it is easy to let harmful substances into the water." Dong Jinshi advises that the best way is to buy a good quality kettle and bring your own water, which is safe and environmentally friendly.
4. Bad habit 4: Drink thousands of boiling water
"Nowadays, more and more families use electric kettles, and many people can't finish the water they boil at one time, and then boil it again after a while. It's best not to drink this kind of boiling water." When the water boils, try to drink it all at once, and don't heat it repeatedly. Many people worry about whether the water in the water dispenser is thousands of boiling water. Due to material restrictions, the maximum temperature of the water in the water dispenser is generally about 90 degrees Celsius, which cannot reach the boiling state, not thousands of boiling water. "But the best drinking time for bottled water is 1-15 days after leaving the factory. Once it exceeds 15 days, there are too many bacteria in the water, so it is not suitable to drink it again."
Incorrect drinking habits
5. Bad Habit 5: Not thirsty and not drinking water
A domestic survey data shows that 70% of people only drink water when they feel thirsty. Little do you know that when you feel thirsty, your body has lost at least 1% of its water. Drinking water is not to quench thirst, but to let it participate in metabolism and be absorbed by the body. Long-term lack of water will increase the viscosity of the blood and induce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. At the same time, the more you don't pay attention to drinking water, the lower your desire to drink water will be, and people will become more and more "dry". Therefore, whether you are thirsty or not, you must replenish water in time. Take a bottle of water in your hand when you go out and drink it at any time; put a few more water glasses in the office or at home, and drink it when you have the opportunity.
6. Bad habit 6: Drink less than 6 glasses of water a day
Working people often neglect to drink water due to work relationships. In the long run, the bladder and kidneys will be damaged. The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents" recommend that adults who live in mild climate conditions and are lightly physically active should drink at least 1200 milliliters of water per day, about 6 cups. If you are active and sweat a lot, you should increase the amount of water you drink accordingly and replenish water in time. Some people may ask why there are only 1200 milliliters of water every day, which is 8 glasses of water. In fact, 2000 milliliters refers to the total amount of water a person needs in a day. Fruits and vegetables contain a lot of water, even staple foods and meat. A large part of the water the human body needs comes from food. 6 cups is the minimum amount, and some people need to drink more. For example, people who are irritable can drink more water to soothe their mood, while obese people can maintain their weight by drinking more water. They should also replenish water in time after exercising and taking a shower.
7. Bad habit 7: not drinking water according to constitution, replacing water with beverages
Boiled water is tasteless, let's drink drinks. Many children keep cola and fruity drinks in their hands every day, and replacing water with drinks is tantamount to spending money to buy body diseases. Not only does it not replenish water to the body, but it also reduces appetite and affects digestion and absorption. If you must drink flavored water, you should also improve it according to your own constitution. For example, people with constipation can drink some honey water or fruit and vegetable juice, which can promote intestinal peristalsis; while people with cold stomach should drink less green tea, herbal tea, and fruit juice with cold nature, and drink more black tea and ginger sugar water that warm the stomach.
Three glasses of "life-saving water"
Lifesaving water doesn't really save lives by drinking it, but this way of drinking water will bring great benefits to health, and insisting on drinking it has the effect of prolonging life.
8. Bad habit 8: If you don't drink water in the morning, you will regret it when you grow old
The first glass of water in the morning is a real life-saving water, and the elderly should pay more attention. After a night of metabolism, all the garbage in the body needs to be washed. Drinking a glass of water can reduce blood viscosity and increase circulating blood volume. It is best to choose the following three types of water in the morning: the first is clear water, boiled water or mineral water, which can reduce the viscosity of human blood; the second is lemon water, which can improve the appetite in the morning; the third is light salt water, which is very beneficial for people with constipation.
9. Bad habit 9: Do not replenish water immediately after eating salty food
Eating too salty can lead to high blood pressure, and can also lead to reduced saliva production, oral mucosal edema, etc. If you eat salty, the first thing to do is to drink plenty of water, preferably pure water and lemonade, and try not to drink sugary drinks and yogurt, because excessive sugar can also increase the feeling of thirst. Light soy milk is also a good choice, which is more than 90% water, and also contains more potassium, which can promote the excretion of sodium, and the taste is relatively sweet.
10. Bad Habit 10: Don't drink water before going to bed
It is not advisable to drink too much water before going to bed, but you can take two sips, especially for the elderly. When a person is asleep, due to the loss of water in the body, the water in the blood decreases and the blood viscosity becomes higher. Drinking some water before going to bed can reduce the blood viscosity, thereby reducing the risk of cerebral thrombosis. In addition, in the dry autumn and winter seasons, water can also moisturize the respiratory tract and help people fall asleep better.
Editor's note: The drinking time of the day should be average rather than centralized. This article also explains the best time to drink water. Some people don't like drinking water at night because they are afraid that their body will be swollen in the morning. In fact, as long as you drink water properly, this swollen situation will not occur. Don't drink water in large gulps at night, just drink some in small sips.
