Hydration without the hype
You probably don't need a gallon. Here's how to tell what you do need.
Water needs vary with your size, the weather and how much you move, so a single number for everyone doesn't work.
Food covers more than people expect: around a fifth of daily water comes from what we eat, especially fruit, vegetables and soups. Tea and coffee count too.
A practical check is the colour of your urine. Pale straw is the goal. Drink more in heat, when you exercise and when you're ill.
Try this
- Keep a glass of water where you work.
- Drink a glass with each meal.
- Add more on hot days and active days.
General information, not personal medical advice. If something worries you, talk to your doctor. In an emergency in Bulgaria or the EU, call 112.