There is a lot of argue about how much water must someone consume daily. Some studies say 6, some 8, some 12 glasses and so on…Tab water, bottled water, etc. have their fans and opponents.
But very few of us consider about the water within fruits and fresh vegetables. With no exaggeration, it is the best water you can ever drink because it is full with sugars, vitamins and minerals in a balanced concentration and in organic form that is highly digestible from human body. On the other hand, tab or bottled water contain minerals in an inorganic form and other chemicals, like Chlorine, that are consider responsible for many health issues.
A diet that excludes salt, spices, fried cooking, etc. reduces thirst, as human body does not need that much of water to dissolve all the “irrigative” elements. So the water intake requirements may significantly reduced. It may sound weird but someone, in some cases, may not need to drink plain water if he consumes a lot of fruits and vegetables in a daily basis! Quality is always more important than quantity and the same goes for water too.
As with hunger, thirst is the sign from our body for water deficiency. When we force- drink 8, 10, …, glasses of water (to keep us hydrated…) we are just punishing our body with no reason. Overdrinking is as important as overeating, and maybe it is time to pay more attention on our liquid intake and approach our diet plan with a new factor included: water consumption!
There is a lot of argue about how much water must someone consume daily. Some studies say 6, some 8, some 12 glasses and so on…
What studies are these? To my knowledge, the only study done on amounts of water said the human body needs an average of 2 litres per day, from all sources including from food.
Why do we need to know expert advice on everything? I have drunk water like a fish all my life , copious amounts of water.without any care about good or bad effects of drinking water. but for last 4 years or so I hardly touched the stuff only to resume my fish like drinking habit these last few days. Feel very thirsty. I drink without my measuring jug. When not thirsty, no matter what they say, I hardly touched it.
Just do what the body asks for. Have never been let down once yet. The need to follow expert advice, because we don't pay enough heed to what body says
Who knows for Sure? However much your body requires, it will make you want to consume that much. Then little and more does not come into it. Because each day, the quantity may vary.
It is modern tendency to put everything into a well documented theory...only to change it every few years. So let body do the talking
I could not agree more with Crowan and jnani.
After many years of totally biased research I have concluded that the finest water in the known universe has the following chemical composition:
Calcium (Ca++) 270 ppm
Magnesium (Mg++) 60 ppm
Sodium (Na+) 30 ppm
Carbonate (HCO3--) 200 ppm
Sulfate (SO4-) 640 ppm
Chloride (Cl-) 40 ppm
Unfortunately, in order to bring out the full flavor of this water it must undergo a quite lengthy process called drewing (sp). This involves mixing the water in a large cat (sp) with a generous infusion of hops, barley, yeast and sugar and wait a few weeks.
And we are done. All that remains is to ask the gentleman in the special shop for a quantity of this fine water and he will pull his handle over your vessel.
Enjoy.
There is also the added bonus that if you partake of sufficient quantities of this water you then become an authority on the subjects of the National Health Service, education policy, religion, Led Zeppelin, Pauli's exclusion principle and the contents of kebabs, one of which you will now be eating on your way home after the landlord overheard you making inappropriate suggestions to the landlady.
As you've probably guessed; this water comes from Burton upon Trent and apparently it's also good for making tea but I wouldn't know, I can't stand the sight of the stuff, it's near impossible to keep a head on it.
The trouble is alcohol actually dehydrates you......nice try Boson lol
I am firmly on the side of jnani on this particular subject – have we really come to the point where we need to measure exactly how much water we have to take in every single day to make sure that we do not drink too little or too much? I like drinking water, sometimes I drink it to fill me up (if I get hungry) and sometimes I drink when I am thirsty. My body tells me what I need.
Water is essential mineral for our body. Water contains lots of mineral, Which is giving more benefit our body, Water should be take 1.5 to 2 liter per days.
I agree with jnani and the rest - my body always tells me when it needs water. There are days when I have drunk way more than what is deemed to be healthy, but I do feel that my body needed it.
One issue though, is (supposedly) that if you consistently deny your body water when you are thirsty, you get de-sensitised to the thirst reflex. I don't know if this is true, but that's what I have read. So, always drink when you're thirsty!
I see no one has mentioned that it also depends on how active you are. To me the best indicator is the colour of your urine, but as has been mentioned, your need to follow your body's urges.
By the time you are experiencing mild thirst, your body is already experiencing dehydration.
I'm 6'5" and am fairly active, go to the gym several times a week and work in an air conditioned (rather dry air as a result) office as my main job. I drink about 3000-3500ml a day.
I see no one has mentioned that it also depends on how active you are. To me the best indicator is the colour of your urine, but as has been mentioned, your need to follow your body's urges.
By the time you are experiencing mild thirst, your body is already experiencing dehydration.
I'm 6'5" and am fairly active, go to the gym several times a week and work in an air conditioned (rather dry air as a result) office as my main job. I drink about 3000-3500ml a day.
I would agree with this. Each person will also have different requirements but generally speaking you can never get quite enough so drink away and keep your body well flushed. Drink water to a level that is confortable for you.
Everyone is different. Some people need 8 cups others might only need 6. I guess see how much your body needs just by experiementing.
Hi Thimios,
We must drink enough water to meet water loss through different physical activities and to prevent ourselves from dehydration. Water regulates body temperature, boost metabolism and helps in [url]losing weight[/url].
I've heard that drinking with a meal is not so good, as it makes the food with all it's (its?) nutrients go through faster, so you don't use it so well. I agree with you fully that all these general rules can't be right, for lots of reasons.
I am not aware of any evidence that drinking water with a meal means you will get less nutrition from it. If anything the water will help absorption of water soluble nutrients.
I found two quotes in my files:
"Drink liquids at least 15 minutes before you eat, or wait an hour after you eat." (from )
"Don't drink up to 1/2 hr before and 1, (or 2 hrs) after meals" - I didn't write down the source of that one.
I'm no expert, but since chemoradiation affected my digestion, I have stuck to this rule and it suits me very well. And again, it might vary per person. I just found , which gives a sensible answer.
I've heard that drinking with a meal is not so good, as it makes the food with all it's (its?) nutrients go through faster, so you don't use it so well. I agree with you fully that all these general rules can't be right, for lots of reasons.
That is right Anne Mary
Ayurvedic wisdom- not to drink water with food, as it diminishes and dilutes the energy, the Agni ( fire element that digests food ).
Science will catch up soon and then west will know about it too.
I remember my grandmother not allowing a drink with food because it dilutes ... whatever she reckoned it diluted.
How's that work with soup, then?
That is right Anne Mary
Ayurvedic wisdom- not to drink water with food, as it diminishes and dilutes the energy, the Agni ( fire element that digests food ).Science will catch up soon and then west will know about it too.
Ayurveda does say this, but also recommends Vata types take some liquids with their meals.
Ayurveda does say this, but also recommends Vata types take some liquids with their meals.
Recommendation in particular cases as opposed to general rule of thumb. Slightly different, methinks. Normally drinking water with meals may cause food to sit there un digested whereas in particular instances fluids (as in gravy, soups. rather than water per se) is exactly what is needed for absorption.
What you mention again points to that the body will let you know how much water it needs....if we were to listen to her call.
Why do we need to know expert advice on everything? I have drunk water like a fish all my life , copious amounts of water.without any care about good or bad effects of drinking water. but for last 4 years or so I hardly touched the stuff only to resume my fish like drinking habit these last few days. Feel very thirsty. I drink without my measuring jug. When not thirsty, no matter what they say, I hardly touched it.
Just do what the body asks for. Have never been let down once yet. The need to follow expert advice, because we don't pay enough heed to what body says
Who knows for Sure? However much your body requires, it will make you want to consume that much. Then little and more does not come into it. Because each day, the quantity may vary.It is modern tendency to put everything into a well documented theory...only to change it every few years. So let body do the talking
Nice, i agree with jnani. thumbs up.
It depends on health, age, lifestyle, sex. For men is roughly 13 to 14 glass total of water per day, while woman is about 10 to 11 cups.
Nice, i agree with jnani. thumbs up.
It depends on health, age, lifestyle, sex. For men is roughly 13 to 14 glass total of water per day, while woman is about 10 to 11 cups.
These last two sentences seem to contradict each other. And no study done has backed up this contention - as has been noted earlier in this thread.
(Besides, it's meaningless until you tell us how big a glass you are using. )
It is depends upon your body how much water you need to drink. Vasanti Health