Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Tip of the Week: 12/5

Drink water every day, and plenty of it.

Seems crazy, but I can go a full day without drinking much if any water. Given, I receive water from other sources, I won't die -- but I can tell you that my urine is rarely clear.

Some quick reads on what water does for you and how to incorporate it into your diet:

  • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283
  • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM00594
  • http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5515/10-Tips-for-Drinking-More-Water.html
To add to the tips above, I find that in addition to adding lemon, other flavorings can help -- add Emergen-C or Mio when you can't choke down another glass. Drink tea in the winter instead of coffee (coffee is a diuretic).