Don’t Dehydrate: How Much Water You Should Be
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Last updated: Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Maybe the hard and fast rule that you should be drinking eight glasses a day is a myth, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t regularly be raising a glass. Keeping hydrated, especially in the hot Summer months, is important for staying healthy and energized. Water is found in every part of our body, so downing enough H2O every day ensures our cells keep functioning properly and our bodies are free of toxins. And there’s much to be said about water’s other effects, from healthy-looking skin to appetite-suppressing properties. How much water is enough? If we don’t have a magic formula to find exactly how much we should be drinking, then how do we

find what works for us? How much water we need depends on how much we lose in a day. Your minimum amount that you need, for example, will be different on a hot day, after you hit the gym, and whether or not you are sitting at a desk all day. Other circumstances play a part in how much we should be drinking, like where you live, whether or not you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an illness. Read on for to find out just how much water you should be drinking.

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Don’t Dehydrate: How Much Water You Should Be Drinking