Lemon water and plain water both provide the hydration your body needs. Lemon water adds flavor, which can encourage you to drink more, but there are other potential side effects to be aware of.

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You grab water and drink it quickly while standing, then move on with your day. This seems perfectly normal. Everyone drinks water standing up occasionally. However, traditional medicine systems and ...

“Protein water is a ready-to-drink or pre-packaged beverage made with whey or plant-based protein powders,” explains functional medicine nutritionist and lifestyle educator, Karishmma Chawla. “They ...

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Hydration is a surprisingly important diabetes health factor, and it’s even more important if you also have chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD develops in 10 to 40 percent of people with type 2 ...

Coconut water has surged in popularity over the last decade, moving from a niche health food item to a mainstream beverage found in virtually every supermarket and even gas stations. You’ve probably ...

Many pregnant women swear by coconuts for an easier pregnancy, but is this a healthy habit or just another myth? Pregnancy comes with a flood of advice; some helpful, some confusing, and some ...

Water is essential for life, yet millions of people are unknowingly damaging their kidneys through improper hydration habits. Your kidneys filter approximately 50 gallons of blood daily, removing ...

A major sparkling water brand has discontinued its line of spiked seltzers, four years after its launch. Spindrift’s Spiked alcohol line joined the hard seltzer market in 2021 by crafting a beverage ...