Drink eight glasses of water a day, says every New Year’s resolution list. But it’s an easy goal to fall by the wayside, especially when there are more tempting drinks available (here’s looking at you, grande iced chai with oat milk). Proper water intake is key to healthy living, and we just aren’t getting enough — nearly 80% of working Americans say they aren’t drinking enough water. Show
How much water should you drink each day?“We should aim to drink one to two liters a day,” says Britton. That equals two quarts of water or 64 ounces. She recommends keeping a water bottle handy to remind yourself to drink throughout the day.
How to choose a water bottle“It’s really important to get a good water bottle — not only something that’s durable, but that’s made of a really good clean material,” says Britton. She recommends choosing a water bottle made of BPA-free metal, which is nice and light for travel, hiking, and everyday use. She also loves glass, and recommends the kind with a rubber casing that can help prevent breakage.
What kind of water is best to drink?When it comes to the different types of water to drink, there are several options available — but not all water is created equal.
Do tea and coffee count as water intake?In short: no. “Water is not tea, it’s not coffee, and it’s certainly not alcohol,” says Britton. “Even though these things contain water and most of them are made with water, the information that we’re giving to ourselves is not water at all. We need pure, unadulterated water in order to hydrate ourselves the best that we can.”
ABOUT SARAH BRITTONSarah Britton (BFA, CNP) is a Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Nutritional Practitioner based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Sarah is the creative force behind My New Roots, the award-winning food blog which features original recipes that taste great, look beautiful and boast incredible health benefits. Following her philosophy of “making healthy choices every day” she has been creating recipes for her readers all over the world since 2007.
Is 1 quart of water a day enough?The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is: About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men. About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women.
Is a quart of water a day too much?For most people, there is really no limit for daily water intake and a gallon a day is not harmful. But for those who have congestive heart failure or end stage kidney disease, sometimes water needs to be restricted because the body can't process it correctly.
Is drinking 3 quarts of water a day too much?As drinking too much water can disrupt your body's electrolyte balance and lead to hyponatremia, 3 liters (100 ounces) may be too much for some people.
Is drinking a quart of water good?A good approach is to drink one quart of water for every 1,000 calories you consume each day. Drink a glass or two before your workout and, if possible, drink an additional glass or two every 20 minutes during the activity.
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