The Easy Way To Stay Hydrated Even in Winter - Water Coolers

As Autumn comes to a close and the temperature starts to drop, the air becomes drier and our bodies have less of a chance to absorb moisture like they can during the Summer months. Some people will find they tend to have drier skin, cracked lips and a whole host of other annoyances. One reason for the lower level of moisture in our bodies is that we tend to drink less water during cold weather. When the weather is hot, and we’re spending most of our time running about in the sun, it’s easy to remember to drink water since we’re so thirsty all the time! But, the same can’t be said when you’re stuck indoors, during Winter.

So, if you’re not sweating, and running around in the heat, why is it still important to keep your water levels up? While we may not have the warm sunshine keeping us thirsty and craving water, we instead have heaters blasting. Our bodies chemically are mostly made up of water - about 70% - and to maintain a hydrated state, regardless of the time of year, requires plenty of water. And while thirst is a good indicator of dehydration, it is a late indicator.

So how much water should you be drinking?

The amount of water you should consume varies from person to person. Certain factors such as activity level, weight, gender, and age should all be considered when deciding on a daily intake of water. Australia's current dietary guidelines don't recommend a specific amount of water, but simply recommend we 'drink plenty of water'. The guidelines also encourage us to opt for water over juices, soft drinks, cordials or the like. There are Nutrient Reference Values

(https://www.nrv.gov.au/nutrients/water) advising that adult men should drink 2.6 litres of water per day (about 10 cups) and adult women should drink 2.1 litres per day (about eight cups). But these figures are based on the average weight of men and women, so if you're underweight or overweight you may consider adjusting your fluid intake. A good rule of thumb is 35 millilitres of fluid per kilogram of body weight.

In the blistering winter, a glass of ice water does seem less appealing. As the temperature continues to drop, we find ourselves preferring a hot beverage to warm ourselves up. Some water cooler systems offer cold & cool water options, as well as cold & hot options to make things more convenient. So to maintain your hydration, grab that glass of water, a cup of tea or mug of soup. By realising just how important water is, supporting our bodily functions will keep you as healthy as possible, regardless of the season.

Having an Aussie Natural water cooler installed into your Perth office or home is an easy and convent way to ensure you have quick access to cool, cold & hot natural spring water options available at the tip of your fingers. Call us on 1300 360 332, or fill out an enquiry form to speak to one of our team to secure your new water cooler today!