How to drink more water and why it is good for you

✯ Hello Shiny Stars! ✯

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"Pure water is the world's first and foremost medicine."

(Slovakian Proverb)

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More than half of the human body is made up of water and the exact body water percentage can depend on a number of factors such as age, weight and gender, but also on water intake. For the average adult male, this percentage is around 60-63% and for females 52-55%.

To prevent dehydration, you need to consume plenty of water every day. However, there are many different opinions on exactly how much water you should drink each day. Many health experts recommend 2 litres (eight 8-ounce glasses or half a gallon) per day, but since it can also be dangerous to drink too much water, make sure you drink when you feel thirsty and always listen to your body.

Water nourishes the body, which nourishes the mind, so drinking enough water (and other fluids) has great benefits for you. Among other things it..

💙 cleanses toxins from your body,

💙 gives you energy,

💙 also boosts your brain power.

If you think you should drink more, here are some tips to increase your intake of fluids:

💙 Drink a glass of water as soon as you get out of bed.

💙 Have a drink with every snack and meal.

💙 Keep a bottle of water with you at your desk at school or work, but also in your bag or in your car.

💙 Eat water-rich foods, fruits and vegetables. Their high water content will contribute to your hydration. Fruits and vegetables that are high in water content, at least 90%, include watermelon, strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, courgette and celery.

💙 Set daily goals and either track them with an app or follow them manually.

💙 Whenever your glass or bottle is empty, refill it.

💙 Add fresh fruit to your water.

💙 Buy a nice water bottle or thermos.

This keepto half gallon water bottle in the picture above and below, for example, has inspiring lettering with track lines and is available in different colours and gradients. The flid-top lid allows you to open the bottle with just one hand and the wide opening to add ice cubes and fruit, while the carrying strap makes it easy to take it anywhere. The bottle has some time markers to help track your water intake but also motivate you to drink enough, and it also has a removable straw that is easy to clean with the straw brush included in the package. The supplier claims that it is BPA-free, has no chemical smell or taste and is 100% leak-proof and dust-proof.

As you can see, getting the right amount of fluids is extremely important for your health, and it comes not only from drinking water, but also from eating water-rich fruits and vegetables, but also from a bowl of soup.

Do you drink enough water during the day? Do you have a tip that has been particularly helpful for you to drink more? Share it in the comments, I'm happy to read them.

Take care and stay hydrated! 😊

Lots of love,

E

Throwback to the Bloggers Food and Drink Festival

✯ Hello Shiny Stars! ✯

During the past few months I had the opportunity to attend many great events. Some of them were fashion occasions, some of them blogger events, but lately also food- and drink-related events.

With the Bloggers Food & Drink Festival a new era started in my life and from now on also in my blogging practice.

The amazing atmosphere carried me with it, I enjoyed to see the passion in those eyes and I relished to taste new things.
But on the whole it is not just about the delicious pieces, the tasty bites and delectable refreshments. It is about a lifestyle, that your future self will thank you for. I know, that sometimes it can be really hard to find the right snacks and drinks, especially if you have some allergy or food intolerance.
These events are a great opportunity to get to know new brands and to have the chance to try out new foods and new drinks. 
If you can't visit events like these, I hope I can help you a little with my experiences. First comes a throwback to the Bloggers Food & Drink Festival which took place on Monday the 20th of July 2015 in London.

That was the day that I first tasted bubble tea. Thank you for the guys from "Biju" for being so kind and giving us precise instructions about the bubble-tea-manner.
If it comes to drinks, I'm rather a non-sparkling person, therefore I was happy that "Berrywhite" kept everybody in mind. From the plastic bottle I could enjoy a flavoured drink with white tea extract and still water. But if you like it with sparkling spring water, the can is the right choice for you.
If for whatever reason you are not consuming milch products, the dairy-free drinks from "Koko" or "Rebel Kitchen" are a very good alternative for you.

1 PositiviTea / 2 Berrywhite / 3 Rebel Kitchen / 4 Pack'd Smoothie Kits / 5 Biju Bubble Tea / 6 Drink Wahta / 7 Koko Dairy Free / 8 Equinox Kombucha

The snacks were delicious. Different bars, dried fruits, marshmallow, chocolate and chips. My favourites the dried strawberries from "Urban Fruit", simply perfect. And would you believe me if I say that those little balls are spirulina & lemon truffles and they taste great? You should.  ;)

1 Of The Earth Superfoods / 2 Urban Fruit / 3 Cocofina / 4 Mallow and Marsh / 5 Cocoa Hernando / 6 Stoats / 7 Freida's / 8 Darling

The macarons from "L'Orchidée" and the brownie were heavenly too. Like my sister said: The best brownies I have ever had in my life.  :)

1 L'orchidée / 2 Brownie Brownie

My "Made with Love"-collection. Three brands that were just adorable. Lovely family businesses with so much passion. I loved to see it. By the way, not only the people behind the companies are great, their products are amazing too. Granny Mary's luxury potted meats (Fresh Duck with Orange and Fresh Beef with Butter), extra virgin olive oil from Cyprus, Chicken Marinade and Curry Sauces. The little essentials that you definitely need in your kitchen.

1 Granny Mary's / 2 Ooo Company / 3 Mannys Sauces

The "Oloves" were special to me because usually I can eat only 2-3 pieces of olives, but these basil & garlic green ones were something different. They were so good that in a few minutes the little sachet was empty. Just yummy.

Oloves

I hope, you enjoyed my first food and drink related post.  :)

Have you known any of these brands before? Have you tasted some of the above products? Please let me know your thoughts in the comment section below.  :)

I'm wishing you a wonderful week.  :)

 Lots of love,

E