The advice to drink “enough” fluid every day is confusing. We hear that eight 8-ounce glasses or more of water a day should be a goal, but what if you drink tea or coffee every day? Does that count? Is one beverage better than the other? Let’s sip on some infused water while we explore these questions.
Staying Hydrated
According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), about 20 percent of the fluid we take in every day comes from food and the rest from beverages. Generally, the NASEM recommends women get about 2.7 liters of fluid daily and men about 3.7 liters per day. Naturally, intake also depends on weight (a 95-pound woman needs less than one who weighs 160 pounds), activity level, and life stage. You can refer to a hydration calculator to help you determine your specific needs….