Water is the most important nutrient. Your body can only survive a few short days without it. Your requirement for water depends on how much muscle tissue you have (muscle is 70-75% water while fat is 10-40% water), how active you are, how much your body sweats, your clothing, and how warm and humid your environment is.
Summer Hydration
Posted on August 10, 2014 by Deb Hart
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Deb Hart
Deb Hart is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. For the last 28 years, she has been helping bariatric surgery patients reach their health and weight goals. She teaches people how to set up a lifestyle that supports a healthy weight. Deb set up her own lifestyle to include lots of long walks with her furry family members, workout classes at her local wellness center, meal prepping, and finding new ways to enjoy foods without added sugar.