Drink Water, the Nutrient for Every Cell

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Two-thirds of your body is composed of water, making it your body’s most vital nutrient. Water:

•  Provides a valuable source of minerals, like calcium and magnesium.

•  Helps digest food and absorb nutrients into the body.

•  Carries nutrients to organs via the bloodstream.

•  Moistens mucous membranes and lubricates the joints.

•  Carries away bodily waste products.

•  Cools the body through perspiration.

Many people underestimate their need for water. The average adult should drink six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water (or its equivalent) a day. You can meet part of that quota by consuming high water content foods.

 

Some examples include:

•  Iceberg lettuce (95 percent water).

•  Cantaloupe (91 percent water).

•  Raw carrots (88 percent water).

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