Water: How much should you drink every day?

You may not have considered water as an important factor in your daily diet, but the Canada Food Guide does. It specifically recommends to health-conscious Canadians: "Drink water regularly. It's a calorie-free way to quench your thirst. Drink more water in hot weather or when you are very active." "Our bodies need water," says Victoria-based private practice dietitian and health coach Danielle Van Schaick. "Water enables us to metabolize our food, and, in fact, it's required for every chemical reaction in our body." Read more here :