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Hydration and You
Nicole Lowe | May 20, 2024
Water keeps every part of your body working properly. It helps your body flush waste and stay at the right temperature. It can help prevent kidney stones and constipation.
You lose water throughout the day, through your breath, sweat, urine, and bowel movements. If you live somewhere hot, you could lose even more fluid.
It is important to replace this lost fluid to stay healthy. If you don’t get enough water, you could become dehydrated. If you get very dehydrated, your body no longer has enough fluid to get blood to your organs which can be very dangerous.
What is the right amount of water to drink each day?
All liquids help you stay hydrated, but water is usually the best choice. A common recommendation is to drink six to eight glasses of water of day (250-mL or 8 fl oz). Some adults may need more depending on your overall health, how much you exercise, and how hot or dry the climate is.
Most people get enough fluid through the beverages they normally drink each day. You also get water through food. Some fruits and vegetables contain a lot of water, such as watermelon and lettuce.
Did you know? Experts say it is not true that beverages containing caffeine – coffee, tea, and cola drinks – are dehydrating. Healthy individuals who consume moderate amounts of caffeine do not lose more fluid than people who don’t have any caffeine. A moderate amount of caffeine is about 200- to 300-mg per day which is about two to four cups (250-ml or 8 fl oz) of coffee.
If you are feeling well, you urinate every few hours during the day, and are not feeling thirsty often, you are likely drinking enough water.
People with certain health problems, especially heart and kidney problems, need to speak with a doctor about how much water to drink.
Ways to consume more water during the day
If you struggle with consuming water or remembering to drink enough throughout your day, these suggestions may help:
• Drink a glass of water when you get up in the morning, before drinking coffee or tea
• Keep a cup or water bottle by your desk at work. Take several sips of water each hour. If you don’t have a desk job, carry a container of water with you and take sips throughout the day
• Take a sip whenever you pass a drinking fountain
• Mix it up! Add sugarless flavouring to your water or a slice of lemon/lime. Alternate with sparkling water.
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