Are you drinking enough water every day?

The best way of checking you’re drinking enough is to routinely keep an eye on the color of your urine, aiming for light straw color.

Here are some easy ways to increase your water intake without too much struggle.

1. PLAN AHEAD
It might seem obvious but carrying around a water bottle with you will help to motivate you to sip all day long.

Always keep a water bottle in your bag, car or at your desk so you always have a drink close to your hand, before the thirst goes away.

It’s about creating habits and mental triggers: “Place a water bottle or glass of water next to something that you routinely do – for example: cleaning teeth or boiling the kettle,”

You can even buy motivational water bottles with inspirational messages down the side, such as “11 am – Remember your goal” and “1 pm – Keep chugging”.

2. ADD FRUIT
Plain water can be quite unappealing so try adding some slices of orange, lemon, cucumber or fresh mint to your bottle.

Add a zingy lemony twist to your water to jazz up the taste and maximize the bountiful health benefits. Lemons are a great source of vitamin C which is essential for the immune system, fights against coughs and colds, and helps to prevent disease.

Water bottles with built-in infusers – a little basket to fill up with cucumber or lemon – are perfect for flavoring on the go.

3. MAKE IT FIZZY
Sparkling water has exploded in recent years – with more of us looking for refreshing alternatives to fizzy drinks like Coca Cola and Lemonade.

The best news? Fizzy water also counts towards your daily water goal and can feel a bit more appealing. People drink much more water when they drink fizzy water from a nice wine glass.

If you don’t want to buy endless plastic bottles of sparkling water, think about investing in a sparkling water maker, which takes your tap water from flat to fizz.

4. SET A REMINDER
If you need regular reminders to drink more water – either set an alarm on your phone, wearable which allows you to set your target intake, or use the app’s calculator to determine an appropriate daily goal.

5. SNACK ON WATERMELON
The good news is you don’t have to rely entirely on water to remain well-hydrated.

Adding water-rich fruit and veg can be a more appealing (and nutrient-rich) way to add to your daily water target, Cucumber, watermelon, celery, melon, and tomatoes are good things to snack on.

6. POUR A CUPPA
We are a nation of tea drinkers – I pretty much bleed tea. Strong builder’s, dash of milk, no sugar, please. And unlike the diuretic effect of caffeine, both herbal and caffeine-containing teas are unlikely to dehydrate you. So, if you’re bored of plain water, a cup of tea can provide an interesting alternative in helping you reach your daily fluid requirements.


Remember, it’s better to drink little and often throughout the day rather than to go for hours and then down several pints, adds Shilland.

And, we’re not all equal when it comes to drinking water: “Some will need more than others depending on their size, the weather and how active they are,” says Cannon.

“It’s even different for men and women: data from the European Food Safety Authority suggests 1.6 liters for women daily, but two liters for a man. So make sure you know your body and how much water you need, telltale signs that you haven’t had enough are dry mouth, lips and eyes, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, feeling tired and not going to the toilet frequently.”

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