WATER—How Much?
We loose water through urine and sweat so we need to drink water regularly. There is no point to quantify it. Our body has 75 percent of its mass due to water. It has a very big role to play in our life.
Water:
• Is essential for digestion, nutrient absorption and elimination
• Aids your circulation
• Helps control your body’s temperature
• Lubricates and cushions your joints
• Keeps your skin healthy
• Helps remove toxins from your body
One can live without food for couple of days but without water, it is difficult to survive for more than two days. Besides it depends upon the climate, atmospheric temperature, health of the person and the daily routine of the person.
Although our body indicates its need in the form of thirst but many times, a busy person forgets to take water. Therefore a broad guideline has been indicated-eight glasses of water.
Best way to access your water requirement could be by judging the color of urine. If the person is not consuming Vitamins then her/his urine color should be pale yellow. Darker yellow color indicates the necessity to increase in the intake of water.
Thirst can be quenched by consuming sodas, coffee and fruit juices but for a short duration. It cannot be as satisfying as water.
PET bottles are considered as unsafe for storing water. . Glass bottles are best, but if you’re traveling and can’t use a glass bottle, the high-density polyethelene (HDPE) Nalgene bottles appear to be a safer choice, so far.

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