Thanks to Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified Water for sponsoring today’s discussion.
Whenever my Mom and I got into an argument when I was younger, my older sister would always tell me that I’ll only understand my Mom when I become a mother myself. And now that I’m one, I feel stupid for thinking she was just being selfish. The last time I saw my Mom was 3 years ago but whenever I feel overwhelmed by my role as a wife and a mother, I always text or call her because I know she’ll have something wise to tell me. One of those things is:
Keep your mouth shut when you’re angry.
Because when you’re mad, there is a tendency to say things you’ll eventually regret. And once you hurt someone with your words, you can no longer take it back. Sure you can apologize, but that person will never forget that you hurt them. While it takes a lot of self-control to not speak when I’m angry, I’m glad that my relationships with others are still okay because I chose to not hurt them with my words.
My Mom has so many other wise teachings. One other thing that she has taught me is about my health — that I should stay away from sugary drinks (soda, juices, etc) and just stick to drinking water.
When I was young, my Mom would always bring a bottle of drinking water with her wherever she goes. I just thought she was always thirsty since she’s a very busy woman. She later on explained it to me and gave me one really good advice: drink as much water as you can everyday.
Drinking water can help your body hydrate and function well.
It also helps lower your sugar and calorie intake — this is very important for my family because my paternal grandfather (and some of my uncles) had diabetes.
My Mom’s advice about drinking water is something that I have consistently reminded myself all these years.
And I’m sure your Mom also gave you some pure wisdom to help you live a healthy life. That’s why Nestlé® Pure Life® wants to help you share some wisdom on how to stay hydrated this summer.
- Did you know that 60% of an adult body is water? Keep it well hydrated by drinking water!
- Eating foods with high moisture content — such as fruits and vegetables — could be a good way to increase total water consumption. Water constitutes 90% of most fruits and vegetables and about 50% of meats.
- Regular soda, energy or sports drinks, and other sweet drinks usually contain added sugar. Drinking water helps manage your daily calorie intake.
- Drink water with and between your meals. Adults and children take in about 400 calories per day as beverages — drinking water can help you manage your calorie intake.
- Have ready-to-go containers filled with drinking water available in the refrigerator. Place them in lunch boxes or backpacks for easy access when kids are away from home.
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This article on hydration and drinking water is sponsored by Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified Water. Personal experiences and thoughts expressed are my own. See my Disclosure Policy.