10 Top Tips for Drinking More Water

Your body is made up of roughly 70% water, and staying well-hydrated is fundamental to almost every aspect of health — something I emphasise often as a Registered Nutritionist in London. Water is essential for metabolism, digestion, and regular bowel movements. It also supports toxin removal and improves concentration and cognitive performance. When you don’t drink enough water, symptoms can appear quickly: headaches, muscle aches, digestive discomfort, constipation, a slower metabolic rate, dry skin, and dry hair. Proper hydration is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to feel better every day.

Here are 10 top tips for drinking more water:

1. Keep water by your bed – fill the bottle with 500ml of water and drink it after waking up.
2. Add lemon or lime to your water.
3. Infuse your water
4. Carry bottled water with you.
5. Drink a glass of water 30 minutes before every meal.
6. Keep water next to you while watching TV.
7. Bring water with you in your car.
8. Choose sparkling water over fizzy drinks.
9. Stick to a one-to-one rule when drinking alcohol. Substitute every other alcoholic drink with a glass of water.
10. Ask for water in restaurants and make sure you make an effort to drink it.