We’ve all heard “eight glasses a day.” That’s a good rule of thumb. But if you’re like me, you forget until your lips feel like dried leather, and your head hurts behind your eyes.
Water Nutrients
Here’s a trick: check your pee. If it looks like pale lemonade, you’re golden. If it looks like iced tea, drink up. If it looks like a highlighter, stop taking those weird vitamin gummies (just kidding, but maybe drink more water).
What about coffee and tea?
People used to think coffee “dehydrates” you. That’s a myth. Sure, it’s a mild diuretic (fancy word for “makes you pee”), but a cup of coffee is mostly water. So yes, your morning latte counts. You’re welcome, caffeine lovers.
But don’t push it. A six-pack of energy drinks isn’t hydration—it’s a chemical stand-up comedy routine for your kidneys.
