HOW MUCH WATER DO I HAVE TO DRINK?
Q. I try to drink as much pure (bottled) water through out the day as I can. Do I really need as much water every day as they say?
Elizabeth N.
A. Did you know that “every” single physical function of your body requires water? Water makes up 60 % of your body weight and water is the single most abundant element in our bodies. Water not only flushes out toxins but provides vital nutrients to every cell of your body. You can probably see where I am going with this answer. Yea…drinking WATER (not just fluid) throughout the day is vitally important for your basic and over-all health.
How much water we should drink seems to be up for debate and may depend on the individual. Most of us have heard the “8 by 8 rule”. That is 8 oz., 8 times per day. This will provide almost 2 liters of water. The Mayo Clinic is recommending that men get at least 3 and women 2.2 liters of water daily. As you might guess your bodies demand for water increases as your activity level increases.
Please be aware that 2 out of every 5 bottles of water sold world wide is nothing more than purified tap water. You may have heard that there is a huge debate going on right now about the water origin (source) and wording on the bottle. Dasani Water (owned by Coca Cola) is the latest perpetrator.
Yes, drink as much “clean” water as possible through out your day. If the plastic bottle (toxin leaching) is an issue, switch to a metal bottle. Soft drinks don’t count, coffee and tea (within reason) does count.
AMV
*Health Disclaimer: This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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