YoLo to the H20

It's now into the early hours of the morning in England, I have had a wonderful evening with my friends the Bellus Tabitha and Bellus Skylar. No alcohol involved, instead it was hello to the h20 this evening!

I was explaining how I think the tap water at my home has really affected me and how much better I had found Brita filtered water and that I only use filtered water now, even when boiling the kettle.

Water has so many benefits, after all it's a naturally occurring fluid that is essential to life!

I never consciously drink 8 glasses of water per day, I'd like to think I get my recommended amount, I make it up through green tea, peppermint tea or lemon water. You make up about 20% of your hydration from the fruit and vegetables you eat.

You lose water all of the time and replenishing the water in your body means your body fluids are maintained, water aids weight loss.

For your skin, water hydrates skin and hair, without the right water levels your hair and skin would show the dehydration! So maintaining your fluid levels can also avoid wrinkles as your skin stays 'plump'

Water flushes the toxins through your body and also assists in the digestive process by moving things along. It is great for improving the appearance of cellulite, acne and many other skincare or body dilemmas. Plus, I feel great after having water!

Are you getting enough water?
Your body is quite good at letting you know if you are getting enough water or not. If you feel dehydrated there are some simples things you can do to increase your water intake.

If you think you need to be drinking more, here are some tips to increase your fluid intake and reap the benefits of water:



- Drink water every snack and meal.
- Choose to mix in a herbal teabag or lemon juice, to make it more enjoyable for you. After all, you are likely to drink more liquids if you like the way they taste.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables. Their high water content will add to your hydration.
- Keep a bottle of water with you at all times, so you can sip consistently.

I would recommend Brita filtered water to anybody! Brita, on their website explain the reasons for filtering water:

"Mains water is strictly controlled but it can contain carbonate hardness (limescale), for example, that impairs its taste and appearance. A BRITA water filter is an easy but highly effective way of reducing this:

- The carbonate hardness (calcium and magnesium ions) in the mains water is reduced.
- The free and bound chlorine content is reduced (if present).
- The lead or copper content in the mains water, which can be increased by corresponding domestic installations, is reduced.
BRITA filtered water provides you and your family with the ideal basis for aromatic hot drinks such as coffee and tea; it is ideal for cooking and it is even good for your domestic appliances, protecting them effectively against limescale build-up."

Drinking enough water is a must for healthy living!