You know how we've all been told to "drink 8 glasses of water a day"? That 1945 recommendation INCLUDED water from food. Somehow that part got dropped over the years. 🤯 Here's the Truth About 20-30% of your daily hydration comes from what you eat: - Cucumbers, celery, lettuce (95%+ water) - Watermelon, berries (90%+ water) - Bone broth, soups, cooked vegetables So if your goal is 75 oz total: - You need ~50-60 oz from drinking - The other 15-25 oz comes from food Why I love this: The most hydrating foods are ALSO gut-healing foods. You're not just drinking water. You're nourishing your gut at the same time. Way more sustainable than forcing gallon jugs all day. 😅 What TYPE of Water Matters 🥇 Best: Filtered tap water or spring water - Removes chlorine (which disrupts gut bacteria) - Keeps beneficial minerals - Even a simple Brita filter works (but Berkey is the gold standard if you can afford it) If you have reverse osmosis or distilled water: These remove EVERYTHING—including minerals your body needs. The WHO warns against drinking demineralized water long-term. The fix: Add minerals back - Option 1: Pinch of sea salt per gallon (Celtic or Himalayan) - Option 2: Mineral drops like Trace Minerals ConcenTrace Get 15% off ConcenTrace minerals on my Fullscript dispensary (discount applied automatically) The Morning Gut-Prep Ritual Here's a daily practice I'm building into the Gut Reset challenge: 16 oz warm water + juice of 1/2 lemon + pinch of sea salt or ConcenTrace minerals Drink this first thing in the morning, 15-30 minutes before eating. Why this works for gut health: - Lemon stimulates bile production (helps digest fats) - Salt provides electrolytes after overnight fasting - Warm water helps trigger bowel movements - Prepares stomach to produce digestive acid