how much should I drink?

As water plays such a vital role in our general health and well-being, it will come as no surprise that there is a recommended daily amount of water that we all should drink at regular intervals throughout each day.

The Food Standards Agency advise that the average adult should take in 1.5-2 litres of water in a typical day, this would equate to 6-8 (250ml) glasses or 4 500ml sports water bottles per day.

Water is the naturally healthy drink. It is free of calories and cholesterol, and it is naturally sugar free so it can help you have healthier teeth. The amount of water you should drink will depend on your weight, how active you are and also what the weather is like.

The average person should drink 6-8 glasses of water every day, but the actual amount of water you need to drink for your body to stay hydrated depends on your age, size and weight.

You should always drink more water when the weather is hot as well as during and after any exercise, this will help you to avoid dehydration.