How much water should you drink a day?

 How much water should you drink a day?

If you sweat, you lose fluids. Especially when the temperature rises, it is important to drink enough. But how much is enough? And which drinks are best suited?

Is it hot outside and you are limp on the ropes? It could be because you haven't had enough to drink. Because when the temperatures rise, the body needs more fluids.

You should drink at least 1.5 liters a day in summer temperatures, that is about 6 normal-sized glasses of water. This is important so that all body functions function smoothly and we feel good all round, according to the Bremen consumer advice center.

Did you drink too little? These are the typical signs:

Those who do not drink enough can often concentrate less and are less productive. Headaches and circulatory problems are also possible due to the fluid deficit.

If it gets really hot or if you do sports, it should be even more than the recommended one and a half liters. The German Nutrition Society recommends up to one liter of water per hour.

Drinking too much can also be harmful

Even if you are thirsty for a moment: Drinking too quickly, too much fluids at once or drinks that are too cold can lead to gastrointestinal complaints and disrupt the body's electrolyte balance.

Do you forget to drink? These tips can help:

According to consumer advocates, it is best to drink regularly and throughout the day. A drinking plan that has been printed out and placed on the workplace can help, for example, to keep track of things and to remind them to drink. Digital alternatives can be found in the form of many free drinking apps.

Thirst quenchers are best with little sugar

The most suitable thirst quencher and fluid supplier is water. Unsweetened herbal and fruit teas as well as juice spritzers with at least three parts water and one part juice are also suitable.

Sugar-containing lemonades or pure fruit juices, on the other hand, are not recommended: They can make you even more thirsty, as the body first has to dilute the dissolved sugar again, warn consumer advocates.

Consuming a lot of sugar-sweetened drinks also increases the risk of obesity and diabetes.

Ingesting fluids through food?

And if you want to spice up your fluid intake, you can use water-rich foods such as cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers. A clear, low-salt broth also contributes to the positive fluid balance.

If you think of watermelons, you should know that although they contain a lot of water, they also contain a lot of sugar.