Debunked Health Myths And Old Wive's Tales

How Many Glasses Of Water Do I Need?

Since 1945, the Food and Nutrition Board has recommended individuals should consume around 2.5 liters of water each day. However, it is important to note a lot of this water comes from the food we eat as well as juice, beer, tea, and coffee. To debunk two myths in one; no, coffee does not make you dehydrated, despite popular opinion.

The most common sign to identify whether or not you are dehydrated is by examining your urine. If it is dark yellow, you should be drinking more water. You should notice the early signs of dehydration as having dark yellow urine, less urine, headaches, and feeling thirsty.

Now that you know that you do not need to drink eight cups of water per day, keep reading to learn about a myth about pregnancy.