The statistics say it loud and clear: Americans are not drinking enough water. According to studies, 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. So what are some steps you can take to go the extra mile in ensuring you’re meeting your daily hydration needs?

Let’s put it this way: If our bodies were machines, water would be the oil that revs and lubes up our internal engines. However, despite this fact, our bodies don’t always alert us when they don’t get enough of it.