Half of the body composition is water. Water is an important factor in maintaining the environment inside the human body. For expectant mothers who are about to become pregnant, a good body fluid environment is the guarantee for the safe growth of the baby.
Water maintains various chemical substances in the human body in a normal state, directly participates in or promotes all chemical changes, and maintains the normal metabolism of the human body.
The digestion, absorption, transportation and excretion of various substances in the body require the participation of water to maintain the normal circulation of blood in the human body.
Water has a high specific heat, which means it can store and dissipate heat, thus regulating body temperature. Water also lubricates organs and moisturizes the skin in the human body.
Lack of water in the human body can cause symptoms such as loss of appetite, lack of energy, weakness of limbs, and in severe cases, coma. When the body\’s water loss reaches 20%, vital signs cannot be maintained.
The human body needs to replenish water in time every day to maintain the normal work and study of the human body. Drink 1,200 to 1,600 ml of water (including dietary soup) every day, and develop the habit of drinking water even when you are not thirsty. Do not wait until you are thirsty to drink water.
When we feel thirsty, the body\’s water balance has long been out of balance, and some cells are already in a state of water shortage. Drinking water at this time is already \”passive drinking\”. Over time, the human body will be in a potential state of water shortage for a long time, which is not conducive to the normal metabolism of the human body. We should take the initiative to drink water and drink water on time. This is not only beneficial to the body\’s metabolism, but also has an \”internal cleansing\” effect, thereby improving endocrine and various organ functions, improving immunity, and is extremely beneficial to healthy pregnancy.
Drink boiled water
Plain water is the most suitable drinking water. Fresh boiled water after boiling for 3 minutes is not only sterile, but also sterile. The nitrogen and some harmful substances are also evaporated. At the same time, essential nutrients for the human body are retained in the water. It is best not to leave cold boiled water for too long. Plain boiled water for more than 20 hours will breed bacteria or be contaminated by bacteria in the air.
The correct way to drink water
(1) Generally healthy adults (including expectant parents before pregnancy) drink 6 to 8 cups of water a day, generally drinking water Measure 1200 to 1500 ml and drink it in several portions.
(2) The temperature of drinking water should be moderate. The water temperature is too high or too low and is not suitable for drinking. After boiling the water for 3 to 5 minutes, it is suitable for drinking when it is naturally cooled to 20 to 25°C. At this time, the cohesion of the gas in the water increases, the molecules become closer, and the surface tension increases.It has the strongest affinity with human cells. Drinking at this temperature will have the best effect.
(3) The best time to drink water is after getting up in the morning, around 9 o\’clock, 11 o\’clock, 15 o\’clock, and 21 to 22 o\’clock (before going to bed). During these times, take the initiative to drink boiled water.
(4) Don’t drink too much water, don’t drink a lot of water at one time, drink it one mouthful at a time, that is, drink a glass of water (200 ml) slowly until it is finished.
If you sweat a lot, it is best to put a small amount of table salt in the water to quickly replenish the lost inorganic salts and water.
38 Things you should pay attention to when drinking water
(1) Do not drink raw water: Raw water that has not been treated with effective measures may contain chlorine, bacteria, insect eggs, residual organic matter, etc. , posing a potential threat to human health and may cause acute enteritis and some infectious diseases. Therefore, not drinking raw water should be a drinking water principle that everyone abides by.
(2) Do not drink stale water: When boiled water is exposed to the air for more than 4 hours, gas easily dissolves into it, causing the water\’s biological activity to lose more than 70%, and the bacterial impurities incorporated into the water contaminate the water. . In addition, water stored at room temperature for 3 days will produce 0.914 mg of carcinogen nitrite per liter of water, which can also cause the blood to lose its ability to transport oxygen. Especially in the water in thermos bottles, the scale in it is a mixture of various metals and salts, mainly calcium carbonate. Its ingredients contain elements such as cadmium, lead, arsenic, etc., which are harmful to the body.
(3) Do not drink water that has been boiled repeatedly: water that has been boiled for a long time, water that has been boiled repeatedly in electric water heaters, etc., is called \”thousand-boiling water.\” Because this kind of water is boiled for too long, the content of non-volatile substances in the water, such as calcium, magnesium and other heavy metal components, will increase. Drinking this kind of water for a long time will interfere with people\’s gastrointestinal function and cause diarrhea and bloating. Thousands of boiling water will also reduce the nitrate in the water into nitrite, the precursor of carcinogens. Long-term drinking is harmful to health.
(4) Do not drink purified water for a long time: Purified water does not contain minerals. If you drink it for a long time, coupled with a partial eclipse, it may lead to a lack of certain elements, which will cause changes in human body fluids and eventually lead to resistance. Strength decreases.
(5) Don’t drink too much mineral water: When drinking mineral water, you can choose mineral water rich in calcium and magnesium. You can drink many different brands of mineral water, so that you can absorb various minerals. , but many mineral waters contain sodium, and excessive intake can cause high blood pressure. If you only drink 1 liter of mineral water a day, you will not be at risk of high blood pressure.
This article is provided by Baidu Reading and is excerpted from \”Three Months Before Pregnancy – Pregnancy Preparation Period\” Author: Wang Liru