Good Hydration Article
From: http://stpeters.patch.com/articles/hydration-how-much-fluid-does-your-body-need-07254d7b
A good place to start is with about eight cups (8 oz) of water and other water based beverages each day. Take note of how you feel, are you thirsty? What is the frequency of urination? And is your urine color too yellow?
If you answered yes to these questions boost your fluid intake. Guidelines recommend the amount of fluid you need depends on your body, so assessing your intake and how it affects your body is the best place to begin the determination of how much you need.
These guidelines are for adequate hydration so more fluids are needed during physical activity or with weather extremes. As temperatures deviate from the ideal temperature for body functions—too hot or too cold—the amount of fluid needed increases. More fluids are needed during pregnancy and lactation or when sick with a fever, diarrhea or vomiting.
While all fluids count towards your daily need not all fluids are equal in terms of calories or sometimes in terms of nutrition. Water is the best choice for hydration since it supplies no calories, no caffeine, (a stimulant) and it has no sodium or fat. Milk and 100 percent fruit juice are next best choices since they offer a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. They do contribute calories so they shouldn’t be the major source of all your fluid needs.
Consider the following:
- Take count of your fluid intake to determine what you need
- Compare calorie versus noncalorie beverages to determine if calorie beverages need to be reduced
- Drink water before, during and after a workout
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