Our bodies are made up of 70 percent water, while our skin contains 20 percent of that water. It is no secret that in order for our bodies and our skin to thrive we must moisturise our skin from within. This means drinking an adequate amount of water to meet our physical needs every day. So how much hydration do we really need?
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine suggest women's daily fluid intake should be about 2.7 litres (L), or 11 cups of fluid and men's, about 3.7 L (16 cups).
Yet, not all of that fluid has to be water. For example, the following healthy beverages also count toward your fluid intake:
Tea
Coffee
Sparkling water
Kombucha
Coconut water
Remember: alcohol does not count - it's dehydrating!
Of course, drinking the right amount of healthy fluids can also mean enjoying hot herbal concoctions, such as chamomile, peppermint and liquorice teas (the French call these tisanes). In fact, there are a plethora of delightful water-based drinks coming from cultures and cuisines around the world.
Across Asia, people drink tea. The story of tea begins in China. The story goes that in 2737 BC, while the Chinese emperor Shen Nung was relaxing beneath a tree while his servant boiled drinking water, some leaves blew into the water and tea was born! In Japan, drinking green tea (the Latin name is camelia sinensis) is an ancient custom that has been developed into a ritual of honour, delicacy and meditation.
Here's some ideas to inspire your hydration. In the Levantine, rose and orange blossom water are enjoyed as hot or cold drinks. Indeed, so popular is hot orange blossom water, it is called 'white coffee'. Wherever there are often oranges, lemons & green herbs in abundance, it's easy to add delicious flavours to a simple jug of iced water. Try water with mint leaves, or cucumber slices, or better still - try them both together.
Drink up!
See more about your hydration needs here:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/dehydration/hydration-calculator/
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