Thirst is your body’s emergency alert system. By the time you feel it, you’re already 1-2% dehydrated. That’s like your phone at 10% battery—panic mode.
But don’t chug like a frat boy. Overhydration is real. You can actually drown your cells in a condition called hyponatremia. Too much water flushes out your salt.
The sweet spot? Sip, don’t gulp. Think of it as a slow, constant rain, not a tsunami.
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Did you know coffee counts? That’s right. The old “coffee dehydrates you” myth is a lie. It’s net-positive water.
So does tea, soda, and even watermelon. Soup is basically stealth water. Yes, you can hydrate with pizza sauce. Science is fun.
But alcohol? That’s a thief. It steals water from your cells. One beer = one glass of water debt. Bartender math is real.
