Ask any doctor or health official what they feel is the single most important nutrient that our bodies need on a daily basis and their answer will unanimously be water. Interestingly enough, water isn’t a nutrient at all, but it is completely essential to the daily functioning of our bodies.

In most cases, water is even more important for us to have than food, as one will die from dehydration far well before they are affected by starvation. Lack of water can result in light symptoms such as sore throat and headaches, and can eventually lead to worse symptoms such as fainting. This is why it is extremely important to stay hydrated and drink approximately eight glasses of water each day. (more…)