New Delhi, March 12 -- Water plays a key role in many of our body's functions, including bringing nutrients to cells, getting rid of wastes, protecting joints and organs and maintaining body temperature. Water is the first-choice beverage for best hydration.

Drinking the right amount of water for your personal health and activity level is important. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Prachi Chandra, Lead Clinical Nutritionist at Sakra World Hospital in Bengaluru, shared, "Most people have been told they should drink 8-10 glasses of water each day. However, different people need different amounts of water to stay hydrated. Most healthy people can stay well hydrated by drinking water and other fluids."

1. Our body needs water in order to ...