Dealing with the 8 glasses of water a day

debrapeterson

Does it really have to be water. I drink a fair amount of black coffee and maybe a diet coke once a day. I just don't like the thought of drinking water some days. I don't know why. I try to force myself but am thinking that my coffee is like water. Ok give me the pros and cons I'm a big girl I can take it.

hastinbe

Most definitely you should include the water in your coffee and anything else you drink. You should also remember that caffeine is a diuretic. Alsot a lot of food you eat has water in it. To give you an idea:

Apple = 84% water (116g)
Banana = 74% (85g)
Broccoli = 91% (40g)
Carrots = 87% (63g)
Cucumber = 96% (50g)
Potato = 79% (88g)
Strawberries = 92% (136g)
Tomato = 94% (115g)

The amount in grams represents the water weight.

This is also why it is so important to get enough fruits and vegetables; they contain significant amounts of water. The adequate intake of water for women is 72 oz per day according to the Institute of Medicine.

debrapeterson

Thanks very good info.