Water—which, in its pure form, is odorless and colorless—is the perfect fluid replacement. It’s a calorie-free and sugar-free substance that regulates body temperature, carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells, cushions joints, protects organs and tissues, removes toxins, and maintains strength and endurance. Water makes up 92 percent of your blood plasma and 50 percent of everything else in the body.

Although many health experts disagree whether consuming caffeinated beverages such as coffee and tea is healthy, history tells a different story. Coffee and tea have been consumed for thousands of years by some of the world’s healthiest people. While I’m not a huge fan of coffee or a coffee drinker myself, I will say that fresh ground organic coffee flavored with organic cream and honey is fine when consumed in moderation (one cup per day).

Teas and herbal infusions (beverages made from herbs and spices other than the actual tea plant, which are often mistakenly called teas) are another story all together. Infusions of herbs and spices such as teas have been a part of nearly every culture at every time of history. In fact, consuming organic teas and herbal infusions several times per day can be one of the best things we can do for our health. Green and white tea, for example, provide the body with antioxidants such as polyphenols, which help reduce cellular damage and oxidative stress.