How much water does your body really nee...

We're surrounded by ads and sales pitches — in our inboxes, on our phones and when we walk down the street. And everyone loves a good deal, but what actually constitutes a deal? How do you know you're getting the best price or that what you're purchasing is of good quality? In th ... Show More

Winter tends to get a bad rap: people complain endlessly about its shorter days, darker skies and plummeting temperatures. It's true that parts of winter can be unpleasant, but psychologist Kari Leibowitz, author of <em>How to Winter: Harness your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, ... Show More

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Did you know that even mild dehydration can have damaging effects to your cognition, mood, and physical and mental performance? But drinking litres of plain water every day isn’t necessarily the solution. In this episode, Michael debunks the many myths about how much water we sho ... Show More

<p>In this podcast, I&#39;m going to debunk some popular myths about water and provide you with the truth behind each one.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Myth #1: Once you feel thirsty, dehydration has already set in</p> <p>Truth: While feeling thirsty is a sign that your body needs more flu ... Show More

<p>Is it healthy to drink water all day long? Let’s talk about it. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Yes, we need water—I’m not against drinking water. But I think we need to rethink the concept of sipping on something constantly. </p> <p><br></p> <p>An interesting research paper suggests that ... Show More

Glowing skin, increased energy, higher mental function and weight loss: These are just a few of the benefits we have been promised for the low cost of 8 glasses of water a day. But can this magical elixir really do all that it claims? Dr. Jen Gunter takes us behind the fascinatin ... Show More

<p>Listen in to learn how drinking water helps with weight loss and why the quality of water is so important. Water Expert Richard Grassie joins us to share about the contaminants found in tap water and why it is important to filter your water.</p> 

<p>During nutritional consultations or when we are teaching nutrition classes, we are constantly telling people to drink water for better health. In today’s Dishing Up Nutrition, we have invited Dr. Paul Westby to join us to help you understand WHY drinking water is so important ... Show More

<p>Does carbonated water hurt the enamel on your teeth? Can drinking sparkling water weaken your bones or cause osteoporosis? Learn whether drinking fizzy water is bad for you. Send your questions to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a re ... Show More

<p>In this podcast, we’re going to talk about what to drink while fasting. Water won’t kick you out of ketosis, but water quality varies greatly. Tap water is generally pretty toxic, and plastic water bottles contain microplastics. Glass water bottles are a better option, but t ... Show More

All our organs contain water, even our bones. In total, more than half of our body is made up of it, or 45 litres for a person weighing 65 kg.  The water we drink is needed to eliminate waste: 3 litres disappear every day via urine, perspiration and breathing. It also helps maint ... Show More

The water advice is everywhere - how much to drink (8 cups a day - really?), what to drink, when to drink, and all its benefits. On this episode we produced with our colleagues at Life Kit, hosts Aaron Scott and Emily Kwong take some cherished hydration beliefs and get to the rea ... Show More