According to Ms Swati Kapoor, a dietitian, drinking water on an empty stomach is among the healthiest routine you need to embrace. 

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Water hydrates and contributes to the wellbeing of your body.

 This is what happens to your body when you drink water first thing in the morning.

1. Keeps your gut healthy

This is just among the benefits you will get when you start drinking water first thing in the morning. Water plays an imperative role when it comes to keeping the gut healthy. Drinking water on an empty stomach also protects you against constipation. 

2. Fight infections

Water helps the immune system in combatting different infections in the body by simply flushing out toxins. Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, kidney disease, menstrual disorders are among the diseases that can be counteracted naturally by simply having a glass of water first thing in the morning.

3. Keeps your internal organs healthy

Water normally helps the body organs to function smoothly. It helps the heart pump blood to different organs and also improves digestion.

4. Protects the skin

As mentioned earlier, water flushes out toxins from the body. It encapsulates the skin thus giving you a good skin complexion.