Did you know that two thirds of our bodies are made up of water? And good hydration plays a huge role in better digestion, heart health, temperature control and in making our brains perform at their optimum, so it's high time we paid attention to our H20 intake.You may have read that everyone should drink two litres a day as standard but the truth is - everyone's different.
So how much water should we be drinking each day? We've asked a roster of experts to debunk exactly that, as well as why it's so important and some handy hacks for upping your intake.
. "Your body loses a lot of water every day through normal functions such as urinating, bowel movements, breathing and perspiring. For this reason, it is important to top up your fluid supply by drinking water regularly throughout the day," she said. Martin MacDonald, MSc PgCert PgDip, Director of Mac-Nutrition & Founder of Mac-Nutrition Uni, adds that the easiest way to know how much to drink is to monitor your own hydration status by checking your. "Your wee should be relatively clear, if it’s a straw/yellow, dark colour with a strong smell, that’s a really good indicator that you need to drink more," he said. There’s a urine colour chart you can find online if you want to be really fancy.
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