Water seems like a simple topic, right?  Not so fast!  There is quite a lot to know about the water we drink and the water we use in our daily lives.

Water is a key component of life.  Every living organism must have water to survive.  Today we jump into the deep end of water with Jess Higgins Kelley, a Master Nutrition Therapist and Oncology Nutrition Consultant.  Jess truly takes a deep dive into water and the importance of hydration for our overall health. 

Jess has something for everyone today!  You won't want to miss all the nuggets of information about water including:

•  water as the master nutrient,
• hydration for various health conditions,
• the importance of water quality,
• electrolytes and why they matter, 
• and so much more!
  
  

Connect with Jess Kelley at the Oncology Nutrition Institute:
https://www.oncologynutritioninstitute.com/

Suggested Resource Links:

• BOOK:  The Metabolic Approach to Cancer
• Mercola/Bush Hydration Podcast
• LMNT Electrolytes
• Trace Minerals Electrolytes
• Environmental Working Group (EWG)
• LINK:  Home urinalysis strips
• LINK:  Home urine sample collection cups

Note from Jess:  
Carbonated vs Non-Carbonated Water and Hydration Status. 
There are currently no studies showing both intracellular and extracellular hydration status when comparing carbonated vs non carbonated water. Intracellular hydration is more important to mitochondrial function than external. Because of this, currently it is widely accepted that both are equally hydrating. However, since we practice ancestral nutrition, we know that humans didn’t add carbonation = carbonic acid a weak acid, to water until about 100 years ago. It also REALLY depends on the sparkling water/carbonated water source. In general, plain mineral waters in glass are excellent. Those with any artificial or natural flavors, sugars, etc should be avoided. All that said, many people do not have access to drinking water AT ALL so something is better than nothing!!!!

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