Make the Most of Your Hydration
So, how much water should one drink daily? Many are familiar with the golden standard of drinking eight glasses a day, which originated in the 1940s from the Food and Nutrition Board. However, this recommendation lacks robust scientific backing, as it emerged at a time when studies on hydration were limited.

What's more notable is that following this recommendation came the phrase: "Most of this quantity is contained in prepared foods," which can be misleading. It overlooks the fact that all foods contain water, with fruits and vegetables having the highest content.

Since then, the recommendation has evolved to drink half of your body weight in ounces throughout the day. This amount varies, depending on:

Weight

Activity levels

Environment

Metabolism

Is It Good to Drink Water in the Morning on an Empty Stomach?

You may find plenty of articles detailing the benefits of drinking water on an empty stomach, but until we find conclusive evidence that this practice performs incredible feats, we must be wary of these claims.

But here's where things get more nuanced: Although this habit is certainly healthy, it's not a defining factor of good hydration and health. The most important takeaway is that you're drinking water overall.

"The health aspects of staying hydrated is measured over the course of a day, rather than the time of day you drink water or the sequence of drinking water in relation to breakfast or any other meal," says William W. Li, M.D. and physician.

In other words, it's great to drink water when you first wake up and before you eat, but there's also no harm in waiting. Plus, hydrating foods in combination with a healthy glass of water will help you

Eat foods with high water content such as fruits and vegetables. About 20% of our fluid intake comes from foods.

Bring a reusable water bottle with you on-the-go, whether to work, the gym, or the grocery store. Thirst knows no limits.

Note: If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, engaging in strenuous activity, or working in a hot environment, you'll need more hydration than usual.

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