Water
Plenty of water in your diet helps digestion, skin, and muscle tone. It can help prevent cramping during exercise and even relive stress. Many times we are low on water - dehydrated, and don't realize it. Being dehydrated can manifest with symptoms like fatigue and depression. In fact, by the time we are feeling thirsty, we're already slightly dehydrated. That's one reason that we hear the recommendation to drink eight standard glasses of water daily.
Adequate water helps you digest food an helps your body get rid of wastes. Your kidneys need to process water for you to eliminate waste by urination, and getting enough water ensures that these wastes are diluted. Not getting enough water can encourage the formation of painful kidney stones.
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- Q Can I get the same hydration if I mix water with Kool-Aid?
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The quick answer is yes because the vast majority of the mixture would be water and the small amount of Kool-Aid (KA) mix would be fairly insignificant assuming you’re not mixing it in all fluids throughout the day. Even then, water is water and... Full Answer
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- Q Do fortified waters have health benefits?
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Sports drinks, fitness waters, vitamin-infused waters and flavored waters are the rage. Sports drinks—are supposed to replenish electrolytes including sodium and potassium. They also typically contain sugar to replenish energy stores used... Full Answer
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- Q When do I know that I have had enough water to drink?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe purpose of urine is to get rid of waste, like nitrogen, through urea. Clear urine means that you've gotten enough fluid to wash it all out. If you can't read through your urine, that means the urine has been concentrated a bit. Water is important... Full Answer
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- Q What is alkaline water?
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Alkaline water is water that has a pH above 7. There is much controversy surrounding the use of alkaline water and how it impacts our health. Be sure to research the claims surrounding the use of alkaline water and the rebuttals to these claims before... Full Answer
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- Q How much water should I drink daily?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyMuch of the food we eat is already 50% water, so we do not need to drink extra water as long as we eat a balanced diet. Learn more on this topic in this video of Dr. Oz. Full Answer
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- Q Is mineral water a good choice for quenching thirst?
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Mineral water may actually be more hydrating than standard bottled water. According to a recent study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, mineral waters typically contain calcium and bicarbonate, which is an electrolyte. Both... Full Answer
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- Q What causes water retention?
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Alberto Gamboa - NASM Elite Trainer, FitnessWater retention can be caused by increased sodium levels in your diet or through a change in the menstrual cycles. The most common myth of water retention is that a lot of people think drinking too much water will make them bloated and become heavier but... Full Answer
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- Q How can I make sure I am drinking enough water?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyHere are ways that you can make sure you’re getting enough water. 1. Know when to drink more: When you do something that raises your heart rate, like exercising, you lose water. Counteract this loss by drinking an... Full Answer
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- Q Why is water important?
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Dr. Burton Danet, PsychologyWater is the largest component to so much - 96.5% of the water on earth is from the oceans. 0.73% is in saline (salt) lakes. 0.93% is in saline ground water. 2.5% of the world's water is freshwater. Interested in further breakdown of water? Look here:... Full Answer
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- Q What is water weight gain?
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Water weight gain is a temporary weight gain usually caused by a high sodium intake. Some people retain water from salty food. Salt follows water, so if you eat salty foods, such as cured meats or canned soup and drink water, you may experience a weight... Full Answer
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