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If you don’t really love drinking water, or don’t like the taste of water in your area, here are 7 tips to try—and why.

How much water do you need? No matter what you’ve heard, there’s no hard and fast rule. Listen to your body. If you’re thirsty, drink.

There’s no need to buy anything special—add what you have at home to regular water or seltzer

Make your own coffee or herbal tea at home and enjoy it hot or over ice

Be thoughtful about added sugar, milk and creamer—those drive up the calories

If you have a home soda maker, add fizz to regular water—or mix seltzer with plain water to stretch it

Some people like water ice cold, while others prefer it room temp or even hot

Experiment to see if a different temperature might work better for you

If your local water doesn’t taste great to you, a countertop pitcher with a filter or one that attaches to the tap can help

These items may pay for themselves if you start drinking more water from home

Have water on the table at every meal and nearby when working—if you start thinking about a snack, drink a glass to see if you’re just thirsty

Find the bottle that works best for you—do you prefer

If you like your water bottle, you’ll use it!

Fruits and vegetables have high water content, so eating those will help keep you hydrated

Regular milk and fortified soy milk also contribute to your daily water—add berries, vanilla or cinnamon instead of buying high-sugar flavored brands

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