Here's why water is better than coffee in the morning

For many people, coffee is the drink of choice first thing in the morning. The beverage made from what adults think of as magical wake-up beans gives the boost of energy many need to get out of bed.

However, coffee is not be the best choice.

Turns out your mom was right. You do need to drink more water.

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the best choice of beverage first thing in the morning is a tall glass of water.

The spokesperson for the Academy calls water, "the gold standard fluid for the body."

Since the human body is about 60% water, after a night of sleep our bodies need to be replenished with water to function properly.

If your body is properly hydrated you will feel better and therefore your energy will be improved as well.

Giving up coffee altogether could be tough, but perhaps you can start off with water first thing when you wake up and just switch to coffee mid-morning.

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