{"id":46423,"date":"2022-05-10T10:00:42","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T16:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellbridge.com\/?p=46423"},"modified":"2023-12-12T09:24:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T16:24:11","slug":"water-101-how-much-water-you-should-be-drinking-daily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellbridge.com\/fit-like-that\/water-101-how-much-water-you-should-be-drinking-daily\/","title":{"rendered":"Water 101: How Much Water You Should be Drinking Daily?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You hear it constantly: hydration is extremely important. It\u2019s true, drinking water is one of the best things you can do for your body because water is your body\u2019s primary chemical component. Water helps you rid your body of waste, keeps your body temperature normal, lubricates your joints, keeps your skin supple, and the list goes on. When you don\u2019t drink enough, you risk dehydration, which can be extremely dangerous. In fact, even mild dehydration can sap your energy and make you feel weak. You\u2019ve also probably heard that you should drink 8 glasses of water a day, but is that accurate? Not necessarily. The amount of water you drink is somewhat subjective and depends on a variety of factors. So, knowing how much your body needs water, how much water should you be drinking daily?<\/p>\n

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According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the appropriate daily fluid intake for an average, healthy adult is 15.5 cups a day for men and 11.5 for women. Does that seem excessive? Don\u2019t worry, you don\u2019t have to drink that much water. That amount includes fluid not just from water, but also from other beverages and food. You\u2019ll need to get about 80 percent of that fluid from beverages, and the other 20 percent will come from the food you eat.<\/p>\n

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Essentially, most people can stay hydrated by drinking when they feel thirsty. So, what about those eight glasses? That\u2019s not an unreasonable goal, and it\u2019s an easy number to remember. However, some people may need more than just eight glasses. Here are some reasons you might need to drink more than that:<\/p>\n

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  1. Exercise<\/strong>: Working up a sweat means you\u2019re losing fluid, so you\u2019ll need to drink more water to make up for it. A good rule of thumb is to drink water before, during and after you work out.<\/li>\n
  2. Heat<\/strong>: When it\u2019s hot or humid out, you\u2019ll need more fluid. It\u2019s important to note, though, that higher altitudes than you\u2019re used to can cause dehydration, whether or not it\u2019s hot.<\/li>\n
  3. Illness<\/strong>: If you\u2019ve been sick with a fever, vomiting or diarrhea, your doctor will tell you to \u201cforce fluids.\u201d This is because you\u2019ve lost fluids. If you\u2019ve got a bladder infection or urinary tract stones, you\u2019ll need more water to flush your system.<\/li>\n
  4. Pregnancy and breast-feeding<\/strong>: Supporting another human with your body means you need to drink extra water.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Aside from drinking water, you can also eat your fluids. Fruits and vegetables, for example, are great for upping your fluid intake. When you don\u2019t feel like drinking water, but you\u2019re thirsty, milk, juice, herbal teas and even coffee can boost your fluid intake. But limit your sugary drinks because soda, energy and sports drinks, and other sugar-sweetened beverages can contain far more empty calories than you should consume.<\/p>\n

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    How do you know if you\u2019re drinking enough? If you don\u2019t tend to feel thirsty, and your urine is light yellow or colorless, you\u2019re probably well-hydrated. If you\u2019re concerned, talk to your doctor. In the meantime, to make sure your body is getting the fluid it needs, drink water with meals, between meals, before, during and after a workout, and any time you feel thirsty. It\u2019s rare that a healthy, well-nourished adult will drink too much water, so drink as much as you feel like drinking!<\/p>\n

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