Water is essential for life, but there is always the question of how much water to drink, or even when it should, or shouldn’t be drunk.

On that note, should you drink water during meals? The answer to that question is no. Drinking water during meals will dilute the digestive juices that break down your food. As a result, many of the nutrients that a food has may not absorb into your system and you may become malnourished (in the long run). Try to drink water before the meal, but do not drink too soon after the meal so your digestive system has time to work. If you must drink water during the meal, drink only a few ounces.