This article was co-authored by Lisa Jubilee and by How.com.vn staff writer, Ali Garbacz, B.A.. Lisa Jubilee is a Certified Dietician-Nutritionist and the Co-Founder of Living Proof Nutrition Strength Pilates in New York City. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in sustainable weight loss and disease prevention. She earned a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University and a BS in Chemistry, Foods, and Nutrition from Rutgers University. She also published an e-book, Self Care = Health Care: A Health Empowerment Protocol From a Nutritionist’s Perspective. She has been ranked as one of the Best Nutritionists in New York City by Expertise.com since 2017.
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Staying hydrated is incredibly important to your overall health, and the amount of water each person should drink each day depends on various factors, such as their weight, activity level, and other health conditions. Generally, though, aim to drink 5 to 7 bottles of water each day. Of course, this also depends on the size of your water bottle. Keep reading for a breakdown of the amount of water you should be drinking, tips for calculating your daily water goal, and advice for staying hydrated.
Things You Should Know
- On average, if you're a man, drink around 7 16.9-oz (0.49 L) water bottles each day, or 5 water bottles a day if you're a woman.
- Calculate how much water to drink each day in ounces by multiplying your weight in pounds by ⅔ (or 0.67).
- Drink water consistently throughout the day, try naturally-flavored waters, and eat foods with high water content (cucumbers, strawberries, cauliflower, etc.) to stay hydrated.
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- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/symptoms-causes/syc-20354086
- ↑ https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/staying-hydrated-staying-healthy
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- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-much-water-do-you-need-daily/
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/water-and-healthier-drinks.html
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/are-there-any-health-benefits-to-drinking-a-gallon-of-water-a-day/
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/07/30/632480321/off-your-mental-game-you-could-be-mildly-dehydrated
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