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Everyone knows that drinking water can significantly improve our daily lifestyle. Obviously, water doesn’t always taste good but the key aspect to remember is that there are several health benefits. The human body is made up of 70% of water alone. In other words, science tells us that we need water to survive.

Unfortunately, minority communities don’t have clean water or very little to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Currently, the Black communities in Mississippi have experienced a huge water shortage, which has led to racial strife and political unrest. Issues like these have made Black people skeptical of consuming tap water over bottled water.

According to a Penn State survey, Blacks and Hispanics were twice as likely to consume bottled water. However, drinking water from a bottle isn’t always the cleanest option. In fact, some water brands don’t include nearly as much Fluoride as they should and can contain more bacteria than tap water. It’s important to check the label on your water bottle to see if it’s healthy to drink. Even better, there are several videos out there on how to filter tap water and make it cleaner to drink.

Clean water equals a healthy body. Nonetheless, a healthier body can lead to a reduced chance of having any serious health conditions. Here are 10 reasons why you should drink more water:

Researchers note that people should drink at least 2 Liters of water per day to keep their bodies in check. Not to mention, drinking water can lower our body temperature, improve blood oxygen circulation and even decrease blood pressure.

In general terms, water can lessen our chances of developing heart disease. Black people are at a higher risk of developing the chronic illness. Even worst, 30% of patients die from the disease as well. Drinking water can play a huge role in promoting better heart health.

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Another benefit to drinking lots of water comes down to helping us keep our weight down. Drinking water can keep our appetite at bay for a while, giving us a feeling of being “full.”

Unfortunately, the Black community tends to suffer the most from weight issues, especially Black women. Pair drinking water with exercise and dieting, and the pounds will fall off naturally.

While drinking water can help aid us in losing weight, it can also lubricate and cushion our joints. Furthermore, water consumption can help

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