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NUTRITION FACT OF THE MONTH

Water is Life!

Our body consists of about 65% water and just cannot do without it. A mere 2% drop in our body’s water can trigger signs of dehydration, bad short term memory and difficulty focusing. It is estimated that 75% of people living in America have mild constant dehydration which likely applies to half the world population. Every cell in our body depends on water for proper functioning. Our blood is mostly water and the brain, lungs and muscles all contain a lot of water. Did you know that many times thirst is confused with hunger. We may think we’re hungry, but we’re actually thirsty. What an interesting and useful nutrition fact that is! Why is it important to drink 6-8 glasses of water daily?

* Water is a lubricant

* Water flushes toxins from our body

* Water helps with digesting our food

* Water provides a means for nutrients to travel to all the organs in the body

* Water transports oxygen to your cells

* Water forms the fluids around the joints which protects them

* Water regulates body temperature through perspiration

* Water forms the base for saliva

* Water helps prevent constipation

* Water regulates metabolism

* Water prevents disease such as colon, breast & bladder cancers by up to 50%

* Water helps with weight loss, speeding up metabolism and acting as a natural appetite suppressant

You can make up your daily water intake by drinking herbal teas and diluting 100% fruit juices with water.



FITNESS TIP OF THE MONTH

Better Posture Benefits

Having better posture and focusing on proper body alignment will help you become more stable when performing exercises. Correcting posture will allow you to lift heavier weights and get more benefit out of every workout.

Assess Your Posture
Stand in front of a full-length mirror:

>Front View: Head is centered, shoulders and hips are even (not slanting to one side), knees are in line over second toe and there's a natural arch in your foot.

>Side View: Using a hand mirror, check that your ear, shoulder, hip and knee are aligned. Knees should be slightly bent.

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