Did You Know? Proper Hydration Can Give You An Edge

Here's a simple formula for hydration from a lecture in which Robert Lang, a notable nutritionist, says he believes that a baseball pitcher even 1% dehydrated could very likely see his performance suffer.

The following guidelines can help prevent even the slightest case of dehydration:

* The optimal amount of water to drink is 1/2 your body weight in ounces per day.
* Other fluids, such as "sports drinks" and flavored water or sodas don't count.
* The body is in a dehydrated state every morning.
* 25% of your total water consumption should take place first thing in the morning.
* The remaining water should be consumed between meals.
* Room temperature water is absorbed easily and quickly compared to ice cold water.
* Drinking a lot of water during meals is a bad idea as it dilutes enzymes that help digest foods.