Optimal Hydration: Lemon Water, pH Levels & Health Tips

Water is the ultimate thirst quencher, with lemon water providing an extra boost for weight loss and pH balance. Understanding the role of minerals and filters ensures you're protecting your kidneys while staying properly hydrated.

The Health Benefits of Drinking Cucumber Water

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Sara Vance

Your body is made up of about two-thirds water, so it’s important to drink enough fluid each day to keep this balance. If you find plain water boring, though, meeting your hydration needs can tricky.

Sara Vance is a certified nutritionist, a Kids Yoga and ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor, and presents nutrition, health and fitness topics for TV, live audiences, and blogs. A presenter at the first TEDx Youth conference in San Diego, Vance is a regular on local TV stations. She has an extensive background in marketing, writing, speaking, and over 18 years in health and fitness.