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Food for Thought GOOD FOR YOU
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The percentage of water
in a watermelon (in case you
were wondering how it
got its name!)
H Oh!
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To survive and thrive, we all need water. It protects our
organs, ensures nutrients are delivered to cells, and
even regulates our body temperature—just to name a
few functions! So how do you know if you’re hydrated,
and how much water does your body actually need? You
beyond water
might be surprised. By Marge Perry
You can stay hydrated
with beverages other than
water. These all count A DAY?
toward daily fluid needs:
You've probably heard you should drink has a higher percentage of water.) It also
Coffee/tea eight 8-oz. glasses of water a day. While includes water from other beverages: tea
easy to remember, that’s a little misleading. or coffee, milk for your cereal, a bowl of
Smoothies Humans are different sizes and shapes, soup, and even a glass of wine. So you
have different metabolisms, live in a variety might actually need only four big glasses
Sports drinks [during PHOTOS: VICTOR PROTASIO; FOOD STYLING: ALI RAMEE; PROP STYLING: MISSIE CRAWFORD
of climates, and have varied diets—all of of water. You’ll know you need to drink up
90 minutes of exercise]
which affect how much water we need. if you experience dry mouth, irritability,
Sparkling water The National Academy of Medicine fatigue, and headaches—all symptoms of
(NAM) recommends women consume mild dehydration.
Sugar-free electrolyte about 91 ounces and men about 125 ounces To ensure you are adequately
drinks of water daily—from all sources. That hydrated, make these your good water
includes water we get from food, which habits: Drink water before every meal
is estimated to be roughly 20 percent and during and after exercise, and have
of our total water consumption. (A diet a bottle nearby to sip throughout the day
high in “wet” foods, such as cucumbers, or whenever you feel thirsty.
celery, lettuce, tomatoes, and watermelon,
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