Worst time to drink water

Regardless of your hydration goal, it’s important to drink consistently throughout the day. Here are seven times when sipping is a smart move to make:

1.

When You Wake Up, Consume One to Two Cups of Water

Rather than a bleary-eyed reach for the coffee, drink one to two cups of water first. Because you don’t drink while you’re sleeping, you wake up already dehydrated, explains Krieger.

Having water as you start your day can get you back up to your baseline.

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This can also help if you take medication in the morning. Then, yes, go get your coffee. The good news is that it counts as fluid, too, and, although it is a caffeinated drink, which tends to be dehydrating, moderate amounts of java are not dehydrating, according to one study.

(Still, coffee is not a replacement for water.)

2. To Regulate Hunger, a Glass of Water Before a Meal May Help

Water may play a role in weight management, says Melissa Mitri, RD, a registered dietitian based in Monroe, Connecticut.

“Drinking a cup of water before a meal can help you feel more full and help prevent

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