Drink More, Live Longer with QLD Water Coolers

BRISBANE, Australia - Jan. 2, 2016 - PRLog -- You've heard it before: If you want to get healthy, drink more water. There are many benefits to drinking water—not the least of which is that it keeps you alive. Your body is 60-65% water, and here are some of the reasons you should keep it that way:

1. Blood needs water, and you need blood. Water provides the buffer that blood needs to carry nutrients and transport oxygen. When you don't drink enough, your blood pressure dips, which means your cells aren't getting the supplies they need. You could pass out or even die. Luckily, your body is pretty good at preventing this, provided you to listen to your brain's thirst cues and drink up.

2. Water is used to flush out waste. Your urine should be clear to pale yellow. Why? Your kidneys are responsible for clearing the blood of a toxic substance called urea (a byproduct of protein metabolism), as well as a bunch of other unwanted junk. But, they need water to flush all this out. Otherwise, toxins would accumulate, and you could die.

3. Water is involved in digestion. Why should you drink water with your meals? Because you need that water to digest your food. Without it, you would not be able to absorb nutrients very effectively, and you wouldn't be able to, shall we say, move things along. So, fill up on fiber and water, and avoid unnecessary time with your #2 friend.

4. Water is essential for many metabolic processes. Aside from clearing out waste via kidneys and colon, water molecules are required in many other metabolic processes in your body--including those that stabilize blood sugar and keep you feeling fresh and energized.

5. Water is needed in the immune system. From flushing out toxins, including those from viruses and bacteria, to supporting the molecular processes that kill germs, your immune system needs water. Keep hydrated to spend less time stuffed up and bogged down.

6. Water can help you feel full. Trying to get fit? Drinking water is an excellent way to feel full while cutting back on your portion sizes. When your stomach expands, it lets your brain know that it's time to stop eating. You could either achieve this by eating more or by drinking more water—and guess which has fewer calories?

7. Water keeps your skin looking young. Okay, so this one is hardly life-or-death. But, as it turns out, the fountain of youth is just a regular fountain. So drink up to keep your skin looking fresh and perky!

So how do you capitalize on all of these awesome benefits? Drink more water! Make sure you're drinking pure, filtered water, though, or you could be getting a whole lot of nasty along with the good. The water coolers from QLD Water Coolers are great because they filter and cool tap water, and store a lot more than a standard filtering pitcher. This means more water and less waiting! So drink up!