The U.S. National Research Council advises that 1 mL of water for every calorie is advisable. Therefore, person who consumes 2,000 calories a day should be drinking 2,000 mL of water/fluids. Other suggestions include fruit juice, soda, ice tea, caffeinated beverages, like coffee, tea, and green tea. It is also advisable to drink more water while exercising and in hot weather. Drink an extra quart of water every hour of exercise.
Avoid drinking before sleeping at night: To drink water in the evening may cause waking up during the night to urinate, consequently an uncomfortable sleep at night. Avoid drinking at least two hours before bedtime.
Drink Filtered Water
Drinking water can be contaminated with heavy metals, microorganisms, chlorine, fluoride, and other impurities. Therefore use of reasonably priced water filter on the market, such as Brita or PUR is advisable. Quality of drinking water can also be improved by filtering it with a reverse osmosis mechanism, charcoal, ceramic, or other high quality filter.
Facts about Bottled Water
- All types of bottled water are not spring water rather it is actually tap water purified and packed in bottles and plain tap water without any purification. Avoid common plastic water bottles for water storage and also do not reuse these plastic bottles.
- Distilled water, when used regularly, can drain your body of necessary minerals.
- Drink Warm or Room Temperature Water. In Traditional Chinese Medicine System, drinking cold water disrupts the proper flow of energy in the body and “shock” the body. Always drink warm or room temperature fluids.
