Here are the 6 signs that you’re not drinking enough water

If you feel fatigued and sluggish even after having a good night’s sleep, chances are you are not drinking enough water. Why? It’s simple – we’ll break it down for you.

A lack of water leads to thicker blood, which then interferes with the transport of oxygen and nutrients in your body. The lack of oxygen hence leads to lethargy. So if you are feeling sleepy at 4pm in the afternoon, you now know why!

Do you still feel hungry even after a full meal? Well, it is most probably because you’re not drinking enough water. When your body is dehydrated, it might think that it needs food and causes you to crave for that extra serving of fries. So try drinking a cup or two after every meal before running to get a snack!

This might sound gross but it’s the #truth. The colour of your urine is a surefire way to tell whether you are drinking enough water. If it is dark yellow or, even worse, dark brown, you are definitely dehydrated.

Not forgetting, a lack of water makes your pee smell nasty – like ammonia. A healthy urine colour is a light yellow or even clear so the next time you pee, remember to take a peek!

Dry skin is one of the earliest signs that you are not drinking enough water. Your skin needs to stay hydrated all the time and a lack of water will affect your body’s ability to sweat and eliminate the excess dirt and oil. Drinking water will ensure that your skin will stay hydrated and healthy all day long!

Drinking water is essential in filtering and flushing out the toxins in your body. So if you get a headache or feel dizzy often, you probably need to drink more water.

Bad breath is the ultimate conversation killer. Imagine opening your mouth to speak, only to see the other party cringe.

Keeping your mouth moist will help to wash away bacteria and food particles stuck within your teeth. So drink more water to keep bad breath at bay!

This article was first published on Cleo.

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