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Tea, coffee and soft drinks are not substitutes for water, juices or herbal teas since they act as diuretics, forcing even more water out of the body and leaving you even more dehydrated. Also avoid iced water as it slows down metabolism and can result in weight gain. Avoid drinking water with meals as it will not give your body time to digest food or absorb all the nutrients and minerals it needs. You need more water after exercising, but the amount of fluids depends on what you have been doing. After cycling or jogging, aim for 2 or 3 litres. But if you have run half a marathon, you will need double the amount. |