11/03/2021
Water is required for life. It is a natural resource that is required by every person to help satisfy our health-related needs. This includes our body composition, mental focus, sleep and recovery. It is evident that water is one of the key elements responsible for human life on earth and is vital for our survival.
There are certain times in the day that are best to hydrate to maximize the water's effectiveness on your body:
• After waking up to activate your internal body organs;
• Before taking a bath to lower blood pressure;
• Thirty minutes before eating to help in digestion and about an hour later to give the body time to absorb the food's nutrients;
• Before going to bed to account for any fluid loss as you sleep.
With these good hydration habits, you’ll have your metabolism running, energy up, digestion in check, and skin glowing.
If you have your own bottle, why not use the Refill stations across campus? If you don’t, we have cafes open across campus serving hot and cold drinks as well as snacks and meals. Available from:
• TheHub Food Court 8am to 3pm (Meal service 12pm to 2pm)
• The Courtyard 10am to 5pm
• INC Cafe at The Library 12pm to 7pm
• Alison Gingell 8am to 4pm
