Our bodies are at least 60% water and it contributes to blood, lymph, digestive juices, urine, tears, and sweat.
Water requirements vary greatly from person to person. High physical activity that makes you sweat, your diet and hot climates can all increase your needs considerably. With regards to diet, fresh fruits and veggies are high in water whereas a diet high in sodium (1000g/day), fiber (25g/day) and protein increases your need for water.

How many cups of water per day should you drink? Try this equation: take your weight in pounds and divide by 2. Divide that number by 8 and you will have how many cups of water you need per day.

Spring, reverse osmosis, and distilled water, herbal teas and diluted juices (½ and ½) all count.  Be aware that caffeine (in the forms of coffee, black, white or green teas, colas, chocolate and hot  chocolate) and alcohol drain your body of water. If you drink these products, add 1 cup of water for every cup (8 oz) you consume in a day.

Is there a difference between waters? Yes, because of chlorine, fluoride, mineral content, etc. Although there is much debate about each of these, tap water is relatively safe and clean in North America. Taste is probably the deciding factor. I believe that reverse osmosis is the healthiest form of water for most people, however, if cost is a factor, drink what you can. Water is such an important component of nutrition, be sure to include enough water in your daily diet.
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