Wellness Weekly: Water Intake and the Start of 2025

By Idy Perl

Welcome to the third week of Wellness Weekly! This week we’re looking into the actual recommended amount of water we need daily and taking a moment to reflect on 2024 as we welcome in 2025. 

Myth Buster: 

Myth: Everyone needs to drink eight cups of water a day. 

Truth: While eight glasses of water daily can be the right amount for some people, it may be too little or too much for others. Your hydration needs depend on activity levels, body weight, and temperature. In addition, other fluids and the water content in different foods can count towards your daily water intake, such as soup, tea, and various water-rich vegetables. 

Healthy and Delicious: 

Have a hard time drinking enough water every day? Try changing up your water intake to make it easier and more delicious!

Fruit Infused Water: Fill a pitcher with a mix of various citrus fruits and herbs, such as lemons, oranges, strawberries, cucumbers, mint, ginger, watermelon, pineapple or anything else you like. Fill the pitcher with water and let it sit for a few hours before drinking. Remove the herbs and fruit after 24 hours and store the water in the refrigerator. 

Tea: Even if you think you’re not a tea person, there are an abundance of delicious, fruity flavors out there that just may change your mind. You can make iced tea by first making a tea concentrate with honey, a little hot water, and the tea bag of your choice. Mix and let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours. Add water and ice and enjoy!

Wellness Wisdom:

Did you know that approximately 60% of our body is made up of water? Water is found in our cells, muscle tissue, plasma, and in several organs. Water is vital for our health, as it helps transport nutrients throughout our body, keeps our body temperature balanced, lubricates our joints, and acts as a shock absorber for various organs. 

Mind And Body Exercise: 

Although January 1st isn’t the beginning of the Jewish new year, its still a good opportunity to reflect on the year so far and set new goals and aspirations for the rest of it. In fact, Rebbe Levi Yitzchok of Berdichev was known to wish others a “Happy New Years” on January 1st. 

Take the time today to take stock of your year, write down a few things you’re grateful for, and set new goals to get into the right mindset to make 2025 a great year!

Sharing is Caring: 

What’s your wellness-related New Year’s resolution?