Notes

So, there’s that. Also, drinking more water, swapping out calorie-laden beverages with water, and drinking water before a meal are all good strategies, and the research says they can achieve weight loss. Water intake has also been shown to increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation, especially in situations of obesity.



t’s really a no brainer (actually your brain is at least 80% water!). Your body overall is about 60% water, the majority of your blood and every cell in your body is composed of water. Therefore, you need water to function properly.

I personally don’t get headaches and don’t own over-the-counter NSAIDS or analgesic medications. I believe it’s because I drink enough water. I’ve often been complimented on my clear, youthful skin. Again, I thank my hydration. That's just me. Of course, other factors can contribute to headaches and skin problems.

As with most things, the amount of water each person needs is very individual, but if your pee isn’t a light yellow color or you struggle with any of the issues I mentioned above, you might not be getting enough H2O.

How much is enough? Always listen to what your body needs. but the National Academy of Medicine recommends science-based daily total water intake amounts. Since 20% of that total comes from food, here’s the 80% we need from fluids (1 cup = 8 ounces)


-Women: 9 cups
-Men: 12.5 cups
-Pregnant women: 10 cups
-Breastfeeding women: 13 cups

If you don’t care much for the taste of water, then you can add a squirt of lemon, a squeeze of lime, a few sprigs of fresh mint or a cucumber or orange slice. You can even be so bold as to add a few berries or watermelon.
What ever gets you to drink it up.

And while water is my favorite fluid choice, interestingly other fluids with health benefits (e.g., coffee, tea) also count toward your fluid intake. Speaking of benefits, the reasons to hydrate are numerous, but I’ve narrowed down the top 10
Cheers to your good health!

Top 10 Benefits of Drinking Water: Hydration for Health

Homeostasis of water content in the body is dependent on water gains and losses1. Normal daily water losses occur through breathing, sweating, and urination. These losses are also a natural detox method to flush out toxins. Finally, through this delicate body water balance (which requires adequate, daily hydration), the body is able to maintain and optimize temperature control2 (i.e., thermoregulation).

higher fluid intake reduces the risk of getting kidney stones6 and also helps them recur less if you've had them already. And although more research is needed, some studies indicate that higher fluid intake is effective in preventing urinary tract