| Drink plenty of water each day. That sounds so simple, | | | | water is vital to maintaining good health and peak |
| but so few people adhere to this good advice. Water | | | | athletic performance. But even if you are not an |
| is a basic necessity, needed to maintain a healthy | | | | athlete; you should drink plenty of water each day. The |
| body, a clear mind, and a good balance within your | | | | current recommendation for water is to include |
| tissues. About 60 percent of your body is water, and | | | | beverages with each meal and as your thirst dictates. |
| you must constantly replenish the supply, as it's used | | | | The only exception is for athletes and they should use |
| continuously in the processes of life. | | | | the guideline of replacing each pound lost during |
| So why do so many people fail to drink enough | | | | exercise with 2 cups of water. Your body absorbs |
| water? Many people don't like the taste of water and | | | | water not only through liquids ingested but also from |
| have never gotten in the habit of drinking it. | | | | food. Many fruits and veggies are more than 80% |
| Health and fitness experts say that drinking plenty of | | | | water. |