How Much Daily Water Do You Really Need?


Hi Reader,

You’ve probably heard a lot of rules about how much water you should be drinking every day. But how much water you need is an individualized number, based on your gender, body weight, lifestyle, and more. We help you break it down in this new post.

New Post! How Much Water Do You Need Daily?

Getting enough water is important because it helps regulate your body temperature, prevent infections, deliver nutrients throughout your body, improve digestion, and keep your skin and joints healthy. Being properly hydrated also has been linked to better sleep, clearer thinking, and improved mood.


💦 3 Ways We Prioritize Hydration 💦

  1. We drink a glass of water first thing in the morning. To help build this habit, we like to fill our water bottles the night before and stash them on our bedside tables.
  2. We drink most of our water between meals. We aim to drink most of our water intake between meals, which helps improve the digestion of the foods we eat later.
  3. We use an electrolyte to boost absorption. Electrolytes are nutrients that help direct water to the parts of your body that need it most and they maintain optimal fluid balance inside your body’s cells.

Our go-to hydration mix-in for more than two years has been ​​LMNT electrolyte​​. It’s a popular powder mix-in that’s easy to add to water for a boost to our hydration and electrolyte intake. Try LMNT and get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase. It's a great way to try all the flavors and find your fave!


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~ The Real Food Dietitians

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The Real Food Dietitians

We're 3 food-loving, science-loving Registered Dietitians and working moms with a passion for delicious, healthy recipes that are short on ingredients but big on flavor. We create family-friendly recipes that are easy to make and also share our best tips for living a healthy and happy life.

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