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Quench: Beat Fatigue, Drop Weight, and Heal Your Body Through the New Science of Optimum Hydration

by Gina Bria
Cohen, Dana & . Hachette. Jun. 2018. 304p. notes. index. ISBN 9780316515665. $28; ebk. ISBN 9780316515672. HEALTH
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We are all familiar with the adage "drink eight glasses of water every day." Coauthors Cohen, an integrative medicine MD, and Bria, a cultural anthropologist and founder/executive director of the Hydration Foundation, take this further. They promote a diet of plant-based foods that release water gradually, keeping the body hydrated throughout the day instead of overloading the kidneys. They cite chia seeds in particular, which turn water into a gel-like substance that remains in the body for long periods of time. Cohen and Bria also note the desirability of good hydration for clear skin, a stronger immune system, optimal kidney, liver, and brain function, and more. Recipes for smoothies, soups, and plant-based meals are included.
VERDICT This well-crafted title will appeal to weight watchers and those seeking to improve their health.
Reviewed by Susan B. Hagloch, formerly with Tuscarawas Cty. P.L., New Philadelphia, OH , May 15, 2018
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