The Wellness of You - # 207 - Water — How Much?
posted in Nutrition and Weight Loss |The vacation is over and it was wonderful. We traveled to Vermont, a place I lived for over 30 years — and a place that I will love until the day I die. The colors were beautiful. For those of you who are not residents of the USA, Vermont (and New England in general), is noted for the beautiful fall colors of the many trees and forests. It was well worth taking the time to make the trip.
I’m writing a day early this week, as I have a rather full plate tomorrow, my usual day for writing these articles.
Today, I wanted to talk about water. I have always been one to advocate for getting at least eight full eight ounce glasses of water every day. I still like that idea, but there is new information that says you don’t have to keep track of how much water you drink every day.
Instead of following the frequently recommended guideline (eight cups daily, which turns out to be an arbitrary amount), the Institute of Medicine (IOM) suggests drinking when you’re thirsty. There have been several studies which show that most people do keep themselves hydrated sufficiently.
For myself, I know that I get thirsty easily. I have to have water ready and available all the time. I do drink over eight glasses of water a day. I believe that if I didn’t drink when I was thirsty, I wouldn’t be properly hydrated.
There is also the factor that foods that contain lots of water can count as a way to hydrate your body - foods like fresh vegetables and fresh fruits can take the place of some of your water intake every day. Of course, they’re good for your overall health, anyway.
On average, women require 91 ounces of water each day and men require 125 ounces, though athletes and people who live in warmer climates may need more. It’s worth repeating, however, that you don’t need to keep track of your fluid consumption. You can tell you’re not getting enough water if you develop increased thirst, dry lips and mouth, headache, fatigue, constipation and darker urine. Consult with your physician if you notice any of these symptoms.
Drink up, folks!
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