If you're about to throw together some DIY hummingbird nectar, make sure you don't use distilled water - it's a bad idea. Here's why you should avoid it.

Distilled water is a type of purified water. If you want to make your own at home, follow these simple steps. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap messages Get the USA TODAY app ...

Distilled water is water that has been boiled into steam, then reverted back into a liquid state. Men need 13 cups of water daily while women need 9 cups. This varies depending on the day's heat.

Distilled water lacks even electrolytes like potassium and other minerals your body needs. So you may miss out on a bit of these micronutrients if you drink only the distilled stuff.