Aqua Power: 3 facts about water and how to stay hydrated

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3 Facts about Water

1. Tap water and mineral water do not contain the minerals potassium, magnesium, calcium that are relevant for the human body, but they do not have good bioavailability. We get a lot more minerals from fruits and vegetables. But…
2. Water flushes toxins and waste products out of our bodies and supports the liver and kidneys in their work. If these two organs can no longer work properly, there is a kind of poisoning. Especially if we smoke and drink alcohol or a lot of caffeine, we need extra water.
3. Even with a high protein diet, we have to drink more because the kidneys produce more urine.

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Bitter yellow bombs

Lemon water strengthens the liver, which plays a central role in detoxification, and regulates digestion in a gentle way. Both the stimulated formation of bile and other digestive juices and the pectin from the lemon are helpful for this. The lemon water also works against the formation and multiplication of unwanted bacteria in the intestine, which supports the desired ones. Lemon water can also work against joint pain, for example in the knees or shoulders, because it helps to dissolve painful uric acid deposits. The drink is also helpful for the skin and should both act against acne and delay the formation of wrinkles.

Green earth torpedoes

Many people think of calcium, vitamin D or magnesium when it comes to strengthening their bones, but vitamin K is also very important. Cucumbers are very rich in vitamin K and thus help to form the bone matrix. The high proportion of antioxidants helps to protect the body cells from stress and slow down the aging process.

Mint (we couldn't think of a funny name)

There are about 20 species in the mint family, including peppermint and mint, the two most common types. Mint has digestive properties: it helps break down digestive gas and relieve the symptoms associated with it. The slightly anesthetic effect can help relieve pain caused by minor inflammation in the stomach, irritable bowel syndrome and stomach ulcers.

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