The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner Water is an essential nutrient. As Chicagoans, our front door opens onto a great body of water known as Lake Michigan, yet, many of us are suffering from dehydration. There are many excuses but no genuine reasons.
Water is fat- free and contains no calories.
Almost every bodily process needs water to function. Your body needs water in greater supply than any other nutrient. Water regulates your body temperature, it transports oxygen and other nutrients and it provides a cushion for joints and helps to protect organs. Water is the basis for blood, saliva, digestive juices and urine. By the time we feel thirsty, we are already slightly dehydrated.