Ask the Experts (Topic: Water)
Question:
Can other drinks such as diet sodas and herbal tea count towards my 8 glasses of water for the day?
Answer:
The latest recommendations from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Science, Dietary Reference Intake for Electrolytes and Water say:
"The fluids consumed do not have to be only water. Individuals can obtain their fluids from a variety of beverages and foods. Contrary to popular opinion, consumers do not need to consume 'eight glasses of water a day' to meet their fluid needs."
However my own personal opinion, particularly for people trying to lose weight, is to encourage additional water intake whenever possible. I feel it helps to cleanse the body when weight loss and fat breakdown is occurring. I also know that it helps to keep the hands and mouth busy, so snacking is less. This is a form of behavior modification. I personally know that many people feel better when at least 4-6 glasses of plain old H2O is consumed to help meet total fluid needs.
Just wanted to share this information with you all.
Have a great day!
Can other drinks such as diet sodas and herbal tea count towards my 8 glasses of water for the day?
Answer:
The latest recommendations from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Science, Dietary Reference Intake for Electrolytes and Water say:
"The fluids consumed do not have to be only water. Individuals can obtain their fluids from a variety of beverages and foods. Contrary to popular opinion, consumers do not need to consume 'eight glasses of water a day' to meet their fluid needs."
However my own personal opinion, particularly for people trying to lose weight, is to encourage additional water intake whenever possible. I feel it helps to cleanse the body when weight loss and fat breakdown is occurring. I also know that it helps to keep the hands and mouth busy, so snacking is less. This is a form of behavior modification. I personally know that many people feel better when at least 4-6 glasses of plain old H2O is consumed to help meet total fluid needs.
Just wanted to share this information with you all.
Have a great day!
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Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Hey honey! thanks for the information. I personally hate plain ole water.....I would rather have something with a bit of flavor in it so I drink coffee and I think you were the one to get me turned onto lipton diet white tea, peach papaya flavor....I drink a LOT of that too. I have about 40 oz of coffee a day and then I have another 32 - 64 oz of white tea at night.
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