Benefits of Water.

Water. At least half of your body weight is from it. Why is water good for you? Well, it flushes toxins out...naturally. It also will physically fill your stomach when you are hungry. (Disclaimer: don't drink water instead of a meal, drink water instead of snacking). Flushing out the toxins in your body will keep you healthy. Your skin will clear up, you will have less dry skin, your hair will stay moisturized, and ultimately, you will feel better. Physically and mentally.

Water-Like Substances?

Soda. Does. Not. Count. As. Water. Period. Although it contains much water in it, it is so full of sugar and chemicals, that the benefit of the water is canceled, and you are hurting your body.

Juice? Although 100% fruit juice isn't completely bad for you, it still shouldn't be counted as water. The concentrated fruit isn't as good for you as fresh fruit, or even blended fresh fruit.

Coffee? No. Just. No. Coffee isn't water.

Tea? As long as your tea is unsweetened, and decaffeinated, it can count as your daily water intake.

Drinking two glasses per meal would be great! But I can't do that. I mean I could, but I don't. So I drink between meals. It keeps me from snacking and also helps me keep up my daily water intake!