Unfortunately, liquid foods such as soups, and even fruit and vegetables that are high in water don’t count. “Although they actually provide lots of hydration, the guidance is to focus more on things that you drink,” Dr Oluwajana adds.

One other important note – alcohol doesn’t count. “Alcohol is a significant diuretic, which means it makes you lose fluid from the body and you should actively try to counteract dehydration when having alcohol,” says Dr Oluwajana. That’s why the rule of alternating a glass of wine or a gin and tonic with a glass of water exists, after all. “It’s also why we get hangovers – headaches, confusion and lethargy are largely due to dehydration after drinking,” she adds.

We’ll see you at the sink (or kettle).

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