Water is essential for life. The human body contains approximately 60% water. Drinking enough water is essential as it helps flush toxins from our bodies, keeps us hydrated, and aids digestion. In addition, drinking plenty of water also prevents dehydration, constipation, headaches, fatigue, and other common ailments.
While the importance of drinking water is universally acknowledged, it’s often a challenge to remember drinking the required amount every day. Luckily there are easy ways to remind yourself to drink water using technology that’s always ready on hand. Yes, we are talking about your smartphone and the mobile apps that run on it. So, in this post we’ll explore how some of these apps can help us stay hydrated. Read on…
How much water does the body need?
The recommended daily intake of water is between 2-3 litres per day. This includes both fluids consumed through food and beverages, and those lost through sweating or breathing. However, if you’re exercising regularly, you may require more than 3 litres of fluid each day. If you are wondering what the ideal times are to consume then read our post on best times to drink water. Undoubtedly, you should not be sipping water only when thirsty but rather make it a habit to hydrate yourself throughout the day.
Ways to drink more water and remain hydrated
There are several ways to ensure you get adequate amounts of water every day such as…
- Drinking at regular intervals for example start your day with a glass of water, thereafter every 2 or 3 hours down a set amount of water
- Drinking before meals which will help prevent overeating because you feel full sooner
- Maintaining a bottle or two with water of the required quantity and making a habit to finish it before you end your day
- Setting an alarm that sounds off to remind you to consume or an easier and smarter option – a Water Reminder App!
Water Reminder Apps
A water reminder app is a great way to keep track of your water consumption. It allows you to log your water intake and reminds you to drink whenever you reach a certain level. There are many different types of water reminder apps available today. Some are free while others cost money. We have listed out three of the most popular ones below –
1. Daily Water Tracker Reminder
Set your daily target and then track every drop using a simple tap. After each glass, view a detailed report showing how close you’ve come to reaching your daily target, or check out 7- and 30- day charts to get a sense of your overall performance.
Android rating: 4.4 stars; Iphone rating: 4.7 stars
Price: Free with in-app purchases
2. Hydro Coach
The Hydro Coach mobile app lets you customize your goals for water consumption and reminds you when it’s time for another sip. It can even help you figure out whether you need to increase or decrease your water intake during pregnancy or lactation.
Android rating: 4.6 stars
Price: Free with in-app purchases
3. WaterMinder
With this easy, intuitive app, you can calculate appropriate water intakes by using your body weight or personal goals. It then sends daily reminders so you don’t forget to drink enough. You can create customized cups for fast, simple tracking, and view your drinking habits.
Android rating: 4.3 stars; Iphone rating: 4.8 stars
Price: $4.99 on iPhone; free with in-app purchases on Android
Do Apps Really Help?
So, a mobile app by the side as your water assistance seems to be a good idea. And for sure they are gaining usage. But do they really help?
According to this study available on the National Library of Medicine, it looks at the water apps in the management and/or prevention of urological disease. It suggests that Apps that measure fluid intake have been around for some time. Considering the growing popularity of health and wellness apps in our everyday lives, app makers need to improve their functionality by making them more comprehensive and informative, and not just focus on fluid intake alone.
Conclusion
So, to wind up this post we can conclude that water reminder apps offer an easy and smart way to keep our water intake in check. The fact that many of these are free with a user-friendly interface makes their case compelling. Perhaps in future we can see improvements or newer apps that address some of the shortcomings mentioned in the study.
Of course, the quality of drinking water is also an important factor to consider. AOX Water would certainly remind you of that 🙂
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