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Don't Get Dehydrated! Drink More Water!

Drinking Enough Water Every Day

This is very important all year long - especially when our temperatures are still soaring!

Water is often over-looked as a nutrient. People who do not drink enough water often feel lethargic, have headaches, muscle aches and cramps. Many people do not know how much water they really need during a day. If you are getting enough water, your urine should be very light colored (almost clear) and you probably will be urinating more frequently than you are used to.

Although you can get some of your water need from the foods you eat, the best source for water is plain, fresh drinking water. Herbal (non-diuretic) teas, low-sugar soy beverages, rice beverages and milk are also good sources. Fruit juices are OK unless they have added sugar. Sugary soft drinks, canned or dry soups with high levels of sodium, caffeinated coffee or tea, and alcoholic beverages aren't as good.

There are some occasions when drinking too much water can be a problem: If you have any kidney or adrenal problems, or your doctor has you taking diuretics, you need to consult with your doctor about how much water to drink each day.

Don't drink all of the water you need per day in one sitting. Divide the amount you need and drink that amount throughout the day. This is especially important if you engage in lots of heavy exercise.

Infants should be given just formula or breast milk unless your pediatrician tells you otherwise.

If you eat a healthy diet, about 20 percent of your water need may come from the foods you eat

Remember that water is the best source for your fluid needs. Other good beverages include milk, herbal teas, 100% fruit or vegetable juices. Caffeinated beverages and soups that are high in sodium aren't as good, and alcoholic beverages are not a good source of water at all.