Sorting out fact from fiction on drinking water

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Sorting out fact from fiction on drinking water

What would we do without water – nothing!  Out of the six classes of nutrients (water, carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals) water is undoubtedly the most important nutrient of all.  Our bodies cannot store water or make it on its own and each day it must be replaced as we constantly lose water through our urine, feces, sweat, skin and lungs.  Most of us could go for weeks without eating food but would last only a few days without water.  

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Eat Like A Mediterranean

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The Mediterranean diet is a diet that is based on traditional foods people used to eat in Mediterranean countries like Italy and Greece. Researchers say that people on Mediterranean diet were much healthier compared to people who ate a western diet and had lower risk of many deadly diseases. Numerous studies show that the Mediterranean diet can help with weight loss, prevention of heart attacks and strokes, type 2 diabetes, and premature death.

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How Many Glasses Of Water Should I Drink?

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How Many Glasses Of Water Should I Drink?

A New York Times article published has sparked a debate on how much water is actually needed for a day. The piece challenges the 8-glasses-a-day habit and urges readers to forget about aiming for the 64 ounces and just listen to their body. Put forther by Dr. Aaron Carroll, he works through to debunk the eight cups a day theory, even calling it a myth. Other health professionals have spoken out against this as well, significantly from a doctor in the British Medical Journal from 2011. 

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Why water is our most essential nutrient

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Why water is our most essential nutrient

What would we do without water – nothing!  Out of the six classes of nutrients (water, carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals) water is undoubtedly the most important nutrient of all.  Our bodies cannot store water or make it on its own and each day it must be replaced as we constantly lose water through our urine, feces, sweat, skin and lungs.  Most of us could go for weeks without eating food but would last only a few days without water. 

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Magnesium Water: New Drink of Choice?

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Magnesium Water: New Drink of Choice?

Many people have jumped on the hot water with lemon first thing in the morning bandwagon but a new drink is proving to be even better to add to your daily routine. Enter magnesium water. You'll want to try this.

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