Plain water wins!

We all know we’re supposed to drink lots of water (8 glasses a day is a popular recommendation), but it can be hard to drink when water tastes so… watery. Luckily, it’s possible to be hydrated from a variety of drinks, but we have to be careful that we’re not having too much of the ones that dehydrate. That’s right: some liquids actually encourage more water to leave your body, while others help it to stay there longer. Plus a lot of tasty drinks sneak in too much of things you might want to limit or avoid, like sugar, carbs and a bunch of calories.

Our list will help you determine which beverages are best for hydrating-and which to avoid.

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