Water intake | Ways to drink more water program - life's good
are you drinking enough water?
You have likely heard that “you should drink 8 glasses of water a day,” but how can one fixed amount fit all of your varying water needs? Today (finally!) we’ll put this one to bed.
Watch this short video from Sarah Gray, General Manager of Health and Nutrition, to see how much water is right for you, and why drinking 8 glasses of water may not be 100% perfect for everyone.
Water warning
Drinking more water than your body needs can lead to hyponatremia (where the level of salt in the blood becomes too diluted!). This can happen when babies have highly diluted formula or rarely when people drink far too much water while exercising. However quite rare, it’s important to note and worth discussing with your doctor if you have any concerns.
The real heroes of hydration
Now let’s take a step back - you might be hydrating yourself better than you think! Fluid intake can come from a variety of drinks and foods - yes your food can contain water that contributes to hydration!
From your morning smoothie, to your last meal of the day, you are hydrating that amazing body of yours. Be it fruit, your vegetables at lunch or even the soup or stew you had at dinner time.
Handy guide to hydrating foods and drinks
Many fruits and vegetables contain water and therefore contribute to your water intake. So yes, you might be doing much better than you think! Download our handy guide of water-rich fruits and veggies.
did you know?
It is especially important for children and older people to stay well hydrated.
Time to talk about the best ways to stay hydrated. Watch this short video about the real heroes of hydration and how to nail your water goal each and every day!
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That’s all for today! Stay tuned for:
- Understanding dehydration
- Your very own water tracker
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