Drink up to stop dizziness and disease

The nutrition and dietetics team is hosting an interactive stand in the hospital’s main entrance this week, highlighting the impact good nutrition and hydration can have on health.  

Water makes up 55-70 per cent of the human body, helping to control temperature, remove waste and lubricate joints.

Drinking enough water is vital to health — especially when hot weather strikes.

Too little fluid can cause dehydration, leading to headaches, tiredness, confusion, dry mouth and dizziness.

The diet specialists are advising everyone to keep an eye on the colour of their urine and drink eight glasses of water a day. 

Sri Kakarlapudi, clinical lead for nutrition, said: “With the summer months ahead, it’s important everyone stays hydrated.

“Drinking plenty of water has many health benefits and is easy to do. Tap water is free and doesn’t contain any calories.

“While it may not seem the most exciting drink, you can add fruit to give it some extra flavour. Sugar free squash, tea and coffee also count.”

For more information visit www.bda.uk.com.