Water the Wonder

My best friend, the biggest health nut I know aside from my personal trainer Anthony, once told me that she hated the taste of water. But realizing the importance of this wonder fluid made her search out alternatives to water that would give her the same hydration benefits like sparkling water beverages that come with a slight flavoring and no calories. I think she also dabbled with some Crystal Light a few times.

Now, though hydration is an important part of the whole health picture, there's something important about just pure water untouched by the likes of sugar substitutes and artificial flavorings. Aside from the fact that studies show that drinking sugar free beverages might actually contribute to obesity, it just doesn't have the purifying ability that water does.

Here are the basics:

1. Water flushes out the toxins in your body including your liver.
2. Water helps your liver run more efficiently resulting in a better metabolism of fat.

Drink at least 8 cups of water a day, more if you're active, to keep your body running at optimum efficiency. I have 3 half bottles of 1.5 fl. oz. water sitting around my desk. I'm going to drink them all before I begin my day.