Do you know how much water you should drink each day?
If not, don't worry - most of us don't! We've heard guidelines, sure, but there are so many sources of information out there all saying different things. How do we know who to trust?
The truth is, the amount of water you should drink really depends on one person: YOU! You see, each of us have different needs and different requirements each day for our water intake.
For example, did you know that if you live in a warm climate, you require more water each day than someone who lives in a cooler environment? And did you know that working out or being active means you need significantly more water than someone who isn't as active?
Plus, there's the fact that dehydration robs you of your energy and can lead to tiredness, forgetfulness, and lethargy.
To stay properly hydrated, it is recommended to drink around 8 glasses of water a day. If you are very active, drinking a glass or two more is suggested. But regardless, it is imperative that you consume plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Of course, you could drink plain old tap water, or spend a fortune on bottled water. But both tap water and bottled water have been known to include pollutants and unregulated (and unwanted) impurities. Bottled water is also an unwise choice for our environment. The NEW YORK TIMES reports that Americans' consumption of bottled water requires 1.5 million barrels a year of oil - just to produce the plastic water bottles!
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