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HEALTHY LIVING
Reasons to Drink Water
HEALTH
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rinking water is not just for summertime. During this fall and winter season, be sure to stay hydrated. It regulates body temperature, helps with digestion, delivers nutrients to cells, cushions your organs and joints and helps your body get rid of waste. Additionally, a study by the National Institutes of Health suggests that adults who stay well-hydrated live longer, appear to be happier and develop fewer chronic conditions. Dr. Likhitha Musunuru of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group offers these 5 helpful tips to stay hydrated and healthy:
1. Daily, men should drink at least 124 ounces and women should drink at least 92 ounces of water according to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. You may need more when exercising, sick or in humid atmospheres.
Dr. Musunuru offers these food s uggestions if you are looking for ways to increase your fluid intake beyond drinking water:
Foods that Increase Fluid Intake ■
Decaf Coffee or Tea
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Soup
3. Plain water is the best kind of hydration, but other beverages,
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Seltzer (flavor It yourself with fruit)
such as milk or seltzer, can add to your hydration goals.
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Low-fat or No-fat Milk
4. Fruits and vegetables contribute to hydration as well. Try
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Fruits including watermelon, strawberries, oranges and peaches
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Veggies including zucchini, lettuce, cucumbers, celery and tomatoes
2. Have a glass of water as soon as you
Dr. Likhitha Musunuru
wake up and every time you eat.
atermelon, cucumbers, blueberries, strawberries and w oranges.
5. Try adding your own fruits or herbs such as blueberries, basil, cucumbers or mint leaves, rather than buying flavored water.
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