You’ve heard it: eight 8-ounce glasses per day. That’s half a gallon. But science says it’s a myth. The original study was flawed. It came from a single, offhand recommendation in 1945.
That recommendation said we need “about 2.5 liters” daily. But here’s the kicker: most of that comes from food. Yes, your lunch salad and bowl of soup count. Even a steak is about 50% water.
So if you’re forcing down eight glasses on top of eating? You’re basically a swimming pool. Stop drowning yourself.
