Dr. Emily Leeming shares the easy rule you should follow to maintain optimal hydration and enough water throughout the day.
Drinking enough water has become something of a status symbol . But while the old “drink eight glasses of water a day” line has reigned supreme for many years now, Dr. Emily Leeming–whose book, Genius Gut, is released next month–points out that this is an arbitrary number and not based on any real evidence. “We each have different fluid needs based on the size of our bodies, and our own needs can change day to day too,” she explains.
Signs that you are dehydrated include headaches, thirst and difficulty focusing – even a two per cent loss in hydration can make you feel tired and sluggish, but Dr. Leeming says the best way to assess is by looking at the color of your urine. “When you’re hydrated, your wee will be the color of translucent, pale lemonade,” she explains. “When you need to drink more, it will be dark yellow, so apple juice color or darker. And when you’re drinking too much water, it will be completely clear.
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