Posted By: Jane McClenaghan Date:

Most of us know we need to drink 6 to 8 glasses of pure, fresh, clean water every day, but not many of us drink that much.

If you are not a water drinker, here are a few easy ways you can up your intake.

1.    Start your day with a mug of hot water and a slice of lemon to hydrate you first thing.

2.    Set a bottle of water on your desk and sip it throughout your working day.

3.    Swap one or two cups of tea or coffee for herbal teas. Try peppermint or lemon and ginger for change.

4.    Drink a glass of water as you wait for the kettle to boil for your tea or coffee.

5.    Flavour your water with fresh orange slices, some strawberries or mint for a refreshing change.

Don’t set your challenge too high. Just a couple of extra glasses of water every day will help to hydrate you. Increase your intake gradually and before you know it, drinking water will be a healthy daily habit.