Liquid is Vital to Life

Ample consumption of pure liquids is extremely important for maintaining superb health: plain purifed water, fresh-pressed juices, teas, or blended beverages consisting of raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, or other green leafy plants.

Liquids satisfy a wide range of physical needs in our lives. They quench our thirst, but they can also warm us on a cold day and cool us down on a hot day. Drinks, such as those found in this book, can be packed with deeply nourishing nutrients, providing the raw materials to energize and fortify us when well or heal us when ill. Regularly consumed, they can increase our vitality and our longevity, as well as act as drinkable comfort food, consoling and calming us in times of trauma or stress.

The human body consists of approximately 70 percent water, depending on size, age, and gender, so it is hardly surprising that we need to drink throughout the day to keep our bodies functioning at peak performance. Adults lose, on average, 3 quarts of water every day, more if they are very active. That’s about 1 quart in urine, 2 to 3 cups in perspiration, and 5 cups in exhalation vapors. It’s no wonder we get thirsty and are easily dehydrated. All lost liquid must be replaced, and the right balance of pure, chemical-free liquid — whether plain water or plantderived — is essential for the proper functioning of every cell, every tissue, every organ, and even every thought in the body.

Water is a powerful factor in maximizing your health, so make sure you’re drinking at least 8 cups of water per day, more if you’re active. Coffee, caffeinated tea, alcoholic drinks (including wine and beer), and sodas don’t count toward your total. In fact, you should drink an additional cup of water for each cup of caffeinated or alcoholic beverage consumed. Consuming a large, raw, juicy fruit or vegetable smoothie defnitely counts toward your daily water quota!

Reference : Book Raw Energy in A Glass By Stephanie Tourles