A recent report was released claiming that the health benefits of drinking water, at least for already healthy people, may have been oversold. The findings might disappoint water-bottle-toting Americans (like myself) and relieve those who can never seem to down those eight glasses of water a day, widely recommended for our health.
You can read the report here: http://www.webmd.com/news/20080402/health-benefits-of-water-oversold
I understand that much of the basis behind this report is that we actually get a lot of the water our body needs from the foods we eat – if we are regularly eating a healthy, well-balanced diet. But I would bet that there are some days when we could all do better with our food choices. That is when having an extra glass in the tank would work in our favor. Often when people are thirsty, they reach for juice or soda, which adds empty calories and unnecessary sugars to one's diet. Water is a more refreshing, healthier option to quench thirst. So I would say to all Janes be sure to fill your glass to half full!
And for those of us living in warm climates during the summertime, it’s important to stay hydrated – even if you’re a koala.
120 DEGREES IN AUSTRALIA, IT WAS SO HOT FOR A WEEK THAT KOALAS STARTED TO ASK PEOPLE FOR WATER. IT'S NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE.
ONE WENT TO A HOUSE TO TRY TO HIDE FROM THE HEAT AND TO GET A BIT OF SHADE AND HERE IS WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE OWNER GAVE HIM SOMETHING TO DRINK.
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