Did you know that 60 percent of your body is made up of water? As we all know water is vital to our survival. Not only does water supply the hydration we need to survive, but it does much, much more. Paying attention to the details of your diet can do wonders for your health. If you’re looking for a holistic nutritionist in Nassau County, the Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island can give you advice about what you should put in your body.

When it comes to what water can do for us, our body uses it to:

  • Help regulate the temperature of your cells, organs, and tissues as well as maintain bodily functions.
  • Protect your joints, tissues, and spinal cord by acting as a lubricant.
  • Excrete waste through sweating, urination, and defecation.
    • Your kidneys, liver, and intestines use water to help flush out toxins.

The importance of water in your diet

Making sure that water is a part of your diet is extremely important. Because you are constantly breathing, sweating, and digesting the food you eat, your body is losing water. It is important to replenish and repower your body by drinking water so your body can continue to operate efficiently.

Now you may be thinking how much water is enough water? The amount of water you should drink depends on many different factors. These include your activity level, weight, the climate you live in, or any health problems.  

So, how much you should drink daily based on your weight and activity level?

Here is a little trick to figure out how much water you should be drinking each day:

Step 1: Take your weight and divide that by 2.2

Step 2: Multiply that number depending on your age

  • Younger than 30 years old, multiply by 40
  • Between 30 and 55 years old, multiply by 35
  • Older than 55 years old, multiply by 30

Step 3: Divide that number by 28.3

Step 4: The final number you come up with is how many ounces of water you should be drinking each day.

To take it a step further, divide that number by 8 to see your result in cups.

If you are someone who is active every day, it is important to be drinking 12 ounces of water for each half hour you spend working out, whether it be at the baseball field or at the gym. Another way you can easily tell if you are hydrating properly is by checking your urine. The clearer the color, the better you are hydrated.

Importance of drinking water with the right pH

  • What is pH?
    • pH is what determines how acidic a substance is. The magic number for a balanced pH level for water is 7. Anything below a 7 is considered acidic, while anything above 7 is alkaline.
  • What impacts pH level?
    • The amount of minerals that are found in the water. Heavily purified waters are more acidic and have a pH below 7, which can lead to health issues.

Ways of testing water pH levels at home:

  • If your water tastes metallic or has a red or blue tint to it, you could be drinking acidic water.
  • There are at-home test kits you can purchase to get a more precise understanding.
  • If you find that the water in your house is acidic, purchasing a whole-house water filter may be beneficial in order to neutralize the acids in your water supply.

Integrated Cardiology Center of Long Island’s Wellness Programs

At ICCLI, a holistic nutritionist in Nassau County, we can help you to improve your overall nutrition in order to combat coronary heart disease as well as promote weight loss. Drinking the right amount of water is integral to the success of these programs.  If you are looking to lose weight our FIT in your GENES Weight Loss Program can help you achieve this goal holistically.

    • This is a program where you are guided by our team to make proper lifestyle changes in order to stave off inflammation. While drinking the right amount of water is a start, proper nutrition and other lifestyle changes are key to getting on the right path to vitality.

Call a holistic nutritionist in Nassau County at Integrative Cardiology Center Of Long Island to learn more. Make your appointment with us today!