THIS IS THE
AMOUNT
OF TIME
BEFORE
exercising
whenyou
should be
taking on
water, between
400 and 500ml.
Aim to then drink
150 to 250ml every 15 minutes while you exercise to replace what
you lose through sweat and maintain a good level of hydration.
“It takes time for water to get absorbed though the small intestine,
into the bloodstream, and ultimately into the cells of your body
where it’s needed,” Drew says. “So 15 minutes is enough time
to allow this process to take place.”
If you think chugging down as much water as possible during
your walk or workout was good for you, think again. Jessica says
consuming more than 250ml of fluid every quarter of an hour isn’t
going to help you reach your goals.
“The bladder can only store a certain amount, so if you consume
more than this you won’t retain the fluid as you'll urinate more
frequently,” she explains.EAT YOUR WATER
You may be better off “eating”
your water sometimes, rather
than just guzzling it.
Research shows 20 per cent
of our hydration needs come
from foods such as watery
fruit and vegetables.
“Foods that contain water
can actually enhance
hydration due to the
nutrients, vitamins and
minerals that come with
them. It also saves you
having to force down
water when you
don’t feel thirsty,”
Drew says.o f f c h n m t h w
2THE NUMBER OF glasses of water to drink before
a meal to boost weight loss. A study in the journal
Obesity found people who drank two glasses before
eating lost 1.8kg more than those who didn’t.
“[It] gives you a sense of fullness so you can
temporarily trick your body in to feeling satisfied.
You’ll end up consuming less calories at meal
times,” Drew says.15
MINS
HERE’S THE WATER CONTE
OF A FEW HEALTHY SU
FAVOURITES:Tomatoes 94%
Blueberries 85%
Strawberries 92%
Cucumber 96%
Watermelon 92%
Zucchini 95%
Iceberg lettuce 96
Celery 95%
Cherries 81%
Broccoli 91%
Peaches 88
Apricots 86
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