adding. Mio to my water

Everything counts except alcohol and coffee because they have a strong diuretic effect.

I used to think this too, but I recently read an article that said coffee may not be dehydrating after all. Here's a link:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/01/13/262175623/coffee-myth-busting-cup-of-joe-may-help-hydration-and-memory