I know majority of people don't know this, but there's much better way to start your day than drinking your cup of coffee. I am not saying that people should stop drinking coffee in the the morning, but it is not necessary to be the first thing you should or always do.

Instead of a cup of coffee, why not drink a glass of water first? By making this as a habit, you'll gain more benefits drinking water than what you get from drinking a cup of coffee.

Here are some reasons why you should drink a glass of water just after you wake up.

1. It rehydrates your body.

Imagine not drinking water for a period of 6-10 hours? That would already be too long for our body to go without any water consumption. That's what happens when we sleep. People often sleeps for a minimum of 6 hours, which means that there is also no water intake for that period of time.

But if you drink water first thing in the morning, you give your body a chance to rehydrate. Most people have their coffee first, but coffee doesn't rehydrate our body, in fact, it does the opposite. A glass of water is still the best way to jump start your day.

2. It helps the human brain to function well.

Did you know that our brain is mostly made up of water?

Yes, it is. In fact, the human brain is actually around 73% water. Water is needed in transporting nutrients to our brain. This should give you an idea on how important water is in keeping your brain healthy. Since you sleep for long period of time, you need to hydrate in order for your brain to function well. Thus, starting your day with a glass of water gives you a clearer and sharper mind all throughout the day.

3. Drinking water in the morning makes you feel refreshed.

There are times that when we get out of bed, we feel like we don't get that enough amount sleep that our body needs. We feel groggy, tired and still sleepy. Drinking a glass of water before those feelings set in is a great way to jump start your day. A refreshing glass of water can really revitalize you and makes your overall body feel more energetic.

So instead of getting your cup of caffeine, why not try to to drink a refreshing glass of water first?

4. Water keeps your skin clearer.

Drinking water helps on the release of toxins from our body, removing these toxins means that you have the chance to make your skin looks more healthy, glowing and clearer.

Dehydration can cause wrinkles, so a better way to prevent them from showing is to drink a glass of water everytime you start out your day.

5. Drinking water helps ease aches and pains.

Some people wakes up feeling headaches and some joint pains. These aches and pains can sometimes be caused by dehydration.

If you are feeling joint pain in the morning, drink a glass of water. Water helps to lubricate joints, thus reducing the pain you feel.

Conclusion

Our body is mostly made up up of water. Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work properly. 

While we should consider drinking water every time we wake up, that won't mean that we don't drink for the rest of the day. Hydration is very important. It is one of the biggest factor that our body needs to make it overall functional.

So stay hydrated folks!