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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Lizzie Cernik

‘Water is too boring’?! Can you really survive on nothing but coffee, tea or juice?

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Guzzling water has become something of a badge of honour among celebrities, with Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow revealing they drink up to three litres a day. But not everyone finds it so easy. Florence Pugh, for one, recently announced that she finds water “too boring to drink”. As well as the lack of flavour, she bemoaned the constant toilet breaks that come with a high intake, calling them “a waste of time”. Instead, she prefers orange juice, elderflower presses and tea.

What do the experts say? How much water should we be drinking every day – and is it just as healthy to get your hydration from other beverages?

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