An adult body consists of 50% to 60% of water. This liquid is vital for our health and it’s crucial for our body to function properly. But how should you drink it — cold or warm, and which is better? Most of us tend to choose a glass of cold water, especially during hot weather, as it tastes better and is more refreshing. But, actually, it is warm water that is proven to be much more beneficial to our health.
Bright Side has gathered all the pros and cons of drinking warm and cold water.
Cold water
1. It can upset your digestion.
2. It saps energy.
3. It slows your heart rate.
4. It creates mucus in your body.
Warm water
1. It detoxifies your body.
2. It fights pain.
3. It decreases the level of stress.
4. It helps lose weight.
5. It improves blood circulation.
6. It helps digestion.
7. It halts premature aging.
Do you prefer to drink cold or warm water? Would you change your preferences after reading this article? Share with us in the comments below!
Illustrated by Yekaterina Ragozina
Source: BrightSide.me
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