Since our bodies are between 60% and 70% water, it's no wonder that many consider it to be the most essential nutrient on earth. After all, an individual can last quite a while without food, but only one week without water.
 

Hydration Tips:

Be sure to drink enough water each day.

The more active you are, the more water you need to replenish lost fluids.

Try not to wait until you're thirsty to drink water.

By the time you feel thirsty, you have probably already lost two or more cups of your total body water composition.

Don't substitute water with alcoholic or caffeinated beverages.

Caffeine and alcohol act as diuretics and can dehydrate you through increased urination.

Drink water before you exercise and throughout your workout.

Keep a bottle of water with you and take frequent water breaks. You'll need to drink two cups of water for every pound of water weight you shed.

Begin and end your day with water.

Your body loses water while you sleep, so it's a good idea to drink a glass before bed and again when you wake up.

Drink cool water to stay hydrated when it's warm outside.

Cool water is absorbed much more quickly than warm fluids and may help to cool off your overheated body. Water also helps regulate your body's core temperature in cold weather.

Make sure your children drink enough water.

Children need water to balance their intake of other beverages—especially during activities. Packing bottled water in a child's lunch instead of juice or regular soda can also help prevent childhood obesity.

Source: International Bottled Water Association (IBWA)

 

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