Water is one of the most essential needs of the human body. Just like vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, etc are necessary for our body, in the same way, water is also very important for a healthy body. 3 to 4 liters of water should be consumed every day to keep the body hydrated and for the body functions to work optimally. But do you know that there is also a way of drinking water in which the mistakes made can overshadow health? Yes, as important as it is to keep yourself hydrated, it is equally important to drink water properly. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about those mistakes which should be avoided while drinking water. Let's know about them...

Drinking water while eating
If you are thirsty, drink water 30 minutes before a meal. Or wait for 30 minutes after having a meal and then drink water. If you are thirsty while eating, then you can drink one or two sips of water instead of a glass of water directly. If you find it difficult to digest food, then drinking warm water is considered good for better digestion of food. Warm water is more hydrating than a glass of cold water.

Drinking very cold water
In summer, if you also like to drink cold water from the refrigerator, then tell that it can harm your vagus nerve. Due to this, your immunity can also decrease.

Drinking too much water at once
We all have heard of people drinking more water for good health and beautiful skin. Although it is recommended to drink three to four liters of water a day, drinking too much water can have harmful effects. One such effect is that when you drink a lot of water it dilutes the electrolytes, especially salt, in your body. It can also lead to a condition called hyponatremia, which is characterized by extremely low sodium levels. It is a serious condition that has also proved fatal in some cases. So drink the right amount of water.

Drink water daily

Many people think that we just have to drink water, whether we drink it during the whole day or finish work in a few hours. But drinking water too often is a mistake, due to which the sodium level in the blood becomes unbalanced, which can also lead to swelling in some cases.

Standing drink water
Never drink water while standing. By doing this, your body does not get nutrients from water because it goes directly to your stomach and comes out with feces and urine. It can also lead to diseases related to your oxygen level, lungs, and heart health. That's why whenever you drink water, always drink it while sitting.

Drinking tap water
Sometimes we may have to resort to tapping water. It is unsafe to do so because tap water is full of harmful toxins like chlorine and fluoride that can harm you. Also, groundwater in many places in India is loaded with arsenic which can be carcinogenic.