Not only is water essential to life since it makes up 75% of your body, it helps keep your entire body healthy, transporting nutrients into cells and clearing toxins out, keeping your organs functioning well and you thinking clearly.

Water and hydration are also keys to maintaining a healthy weight and keeping your appetite satisfied. Many times we confuse the body’s signals, thinking we’re hungry when actually, we’re thirsty . Try drinking water first. Many even drop some weight just by hydrating and allowing toxins to be flushed out.

How much should you drink daily??  Your weight divided by 2 = ounces needed daily. Add extra to compensate for exercise, warm temperatures and when drinking coffee, tea or soda, which can cause extra fluid loss.

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