The importance of drinking water every day is often overlooked, especially with so many other things out there to drink. We are bombarded with soda ads, coffee shops, flavored drinks, and countless other beverages. Many people go weeks without a single glass or bottle of water!

If your tap water doesn’t taste good, you can install a filter. Drinking water doesn’t have to be expensive; once you buy a filter you can put it in an empty bottle and carry it around with you.

Water is necessary to keep your body hydrated and healthy, and there is no good reason not to drink several glasses a day. You can still drink other things, but you should drink beverages to stay hydrated. If you need some flavor, add a lemon wedge. Sodas and juices often have a lot of sugar added and really aren’t healthy for you. You can save money and make healthier decisions about beverages by remembering to drink plenty of water, not to mention potentially cutting hundreds of calories out of your diet easily. Get ice water at restaurants rather than soda. Carry a water bottle to work with you to avoid stopping at the soda machine or buying expensive, high calorie flavored coffee drinks.