Macadamia x Avocado

Wake and Bake# Drink

I’m sure we’ve been hearing it for most of our lives, the body and brain are made up of mostly water. Hell, even the Earth is made up of of this mysterious liquid. What’s funny is with all that being said, Water is not natural to the planet; it came here some 4 and a half billion years ago. It is something that makes the planet unique and apparently something we can’t get enough of. All my life I’ve been hearing it: Drink More Water. More importantly, is how much and when to drink it. It has been recommended that we drink eight 8 ounce glasses per day. It has not always been the easiest thing for me to do, but I am seeing the benefits of improving on this habit.

Some of my greatest mentors and the health experts have recommended drinking water first thing upon waking. Me being a morning person, that is right up my alley. 16 ounces at least should be enough to give great benefits throughout the day. Here are some that I’ve noticed:

1. Rehydration - During sleep your loses a lot of this precious substance we call water. It’s best to put it back to get things back on track

2. Metabolism - Drinking water this early in the day gives a jump start to your metabolism.

3. Flush Out Toxins - Getting fluids into your system right after you wake up assists in flushing out toxins.

4. Good For Brain - Your brain is 75% water. It doesn’t operate as well when not properly hydrated. This is a good chance to get some hydration in to improve cognitive function and mood for the day. Be smart.

5. Feel Full - I’ve been noticing that I don’t feel the urge to eat as much. Drinking water upon waking makes it where you can hold off on breakfast for a few hours and possibly not eat as much throughout the day.