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It also leads to an array of serious health issues, including kidney problems and constipation.

So while water is obviously an important part of our daily diet, drinking enough isn’t so easy.

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Don’t let not being home be an excuse to stay dehydrated.

Self recommends drinking waterbeforeyou eat, including before any snack or small bites you may indulge in.

Fruits and vegetables reign supreme in this category, but certain foods are the ultimate choices.

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Consider celery, lettuce, zucchini, watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew.

Self recommends spicing it up by making zucchini pasta or adding grapefruit to your favorite salmon dish.

Water with fruit and veggies

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Water bottle in the car

Woman pouring water from a pitcher at mealtime

Man tracking water on his smartwatch

Woman drinking from a reusable water bottle

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Salty snacks