The hydration is essential for the proper functioning of the body — but the “8 glasses of water a day” rule doesn’t apply to everyone. Fluid needs depend on many factors.
What Affects Your Water Needs
- Body weight — a large person needs more fluids
- Physical activity — exercise increases losses through sweating
- Climate and temperature — in the summer the needs increase
- Nutrition — fruits, vegetables and soups contribute to fluid intake
- Health status — pregnancy, breastfeeding, fever, gastroenteritis
How Do I Know If I'm Drinking Enough Water?
The simplest indicator is the urine color. Light yellow means good hydration. Dark yellow or orange means you need to increase fluids.
Practical Tips
- Always have one water bottle with you
- Drink a glass of water. just waking up
- If you forget, put reminder on your mobile
- If you get bored with the taste, try water with lemon, cucumber or mint slices
- The herbal teas (sugar-free) count towards fluid intake
Beware of the following
The soft drinks, the commercial juices and the energy drinks They are not a proper way to hydrate. They contain sugar, additives, and calories without any essential nutritional value.
The caffeine In moderate amounts (2-3 coffees) it does not cause dehydration, but excessive consumption can increase urination.
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