Water: The Near-Zero Calorie Drink That Gives You Energy
Water is an essential macronutrient. There is so much said on proteins, carbohydrates, fats and even energy drinks in magazines, blogs and television, that water seems all forgotten about. There are at least a dozen critical functions water performs in our body. Here is a list of some of the basic functions and why water should be the cornerstone of every person’s diet plan:
1. It helps maintain body temperature.
2. It helps flush out toxins and waste materials from our body.
3. It keeps the body hydrated and moistens tissues of eyes, mouth and nose.
4. It ensures the optimal function of all organs.
5. It maintains the optimum electrolyte level in our body.
6. It helps in energy production.
7. Helps dissolve minerals and nutrients ingested.
8. It carries nutrients and oxygen to cells.
9. It lubricates joints.
10. It regulates blood pressure and blood clotting.
11. It helps fight diseases.
12. Helps you burn fat more easily.
13. It helps boost metabolism marginally.
Let us discuss one area that is of huge interest to the athlete – that of energy production. There are three energy pathways in our body. Anaerobic activities (sprinting, weight training, tennis, etc.) use the Adenosine Triphosphate pathways (ATP).
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