8 glasses a day...

[Jessiica69]

You know, drinking 8 glasses of water a day helps so much in the human body, but what exactly is a "glass" I know all my glasses are different sizes. So what's considered a "glass"?

 

[Solimar]

8oz...so like this:

 

[kaylin_marie]

yep 8oz. So drinking a 20oz bottle of water give you 2 and a half glasses.

 

[Jessiica69]

Oh okay, that's cool. Seems like a lot though lol.

 

[kaylin_marie]

Well it's not like you absolutely have to drink exactly 8 glasses everyday to get the benefits, it's just the "recommended intake" Just drink a few bottles of water throughout the day. Just 2 bottles would be six glasses.

 

[Jessiica69]

What exactly are the health benefits of drinking 8 glasses a day?

 

[kaylin_marie]

Just some of them are:

Helps your immune system to better combat illness

Improve Your Energy

Increase Your Mental and Physical Performance

Remove Toxins & Waste Products from your body (the kidneys/bladder and such)

Keep Skin Healthy and Glowing

Help You Lose Weight

Reduce Headaches and Dizziness

Allow for proper Digestion

Help to keep you more Alkaline

They're pretty much endless.

 

[Jessiica69]

Wow it's amazing what drinking more water can do for you, I'm going to have to start that.

 

[Savvy_lover]

250 ml

 

[AngelaGM]

Thanks so much for that helpful information. I need to drink more water. It helps to drink my water with a straw, I seem to drink more water when I use a straw.

 

[Jessiica69]

Yea it does help to drink with a straw, you often don't notice how much you're drinking when using a straw.

 

[kaylin_marie]

Yeah and I like to squeeze citrus fruits into my water like lemons, oranges or limes. Or you can add fresh berries like strawberry/blackberry, etc. I like to keep my water in a pretty insulated mug and carry it with me and keep refilling it throughout the day. I keep it with me at work, in my car, at home, jogging, etc.

 

[SierraWren]

My younger sister puts artifical coloring and a packet of Splenda into each of her 8 glasses of water--makes it easier for her somehow to drink.But artificial coloring is not very good for you,anyway,so I think she sort of undermines herself.

 

[Kathy]

Yup...8 oz. glasses. I try to drink a fair amount of water every day. I don't get 8 glasses every day though. Sometimes I use those Crystal Light packets that you just add to a bottle of water. They're not bad.

 

[shar]

I do drink water daily but since I don't like just plain water I put a small amount of Splenda or if I don't have that around me, I squeeze a lemon in the water. For me it makes the water easier to drink

Shar

 

[Curiosity]

It's equivalent to 2 litres.

 

[xjackie83]

You'd be surprised how dehydrated lots of people are. One of the reasons people catch colds because of dehydration. Also a lot of cravings people are get are from dehydration.

You don't have to strictly drink water. While drinking a soda or coffee doesn't count towards water intake..things like drinking juices or eating water-rich foods like apples does count towards your water intake.

 

[princessmich]

I never can bring myself to drinking a full 8 glasses although i'm aware of the health benefits..hehe

 

[SewAmazing]

The general rule of thumb, is that your urine should be as close to bright, pale yellow, or clear as possible. This is true hydration according to naturopathic medicine. Some people may need more or less according to how much they exert themselves..

 

[Sheikah]

I know it's very good for the body but I never get to drink that much water. I guess I should start carrying a bottle of water around.