Unsweetened Ice Tea - Count as Water Consumption
cjfusion
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Hi,
Does my unsweetened ice tea that I drink every day count towards my water consumption or should it?
Does my unsweetened ice tea that I drink every day count towards my water consumption or should it?
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Yes.0
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It's like 98% water right? What do you think?0
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Awesome.0
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everything counts towards your water consumption. Sweetened tea, pop, coffee, juice, etc...0
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You don't even have to drink water! Potatoes are around 80% water so you could eat lots of those if you wanted.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-244647740 -
Yes and no. Tea contains caffeine which can also act as a dietetic and dry you out. If you are going to drink tea just try to drink 8 ounces of water in between each cup.0
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Or oranges! 87% water! Or strawberries! 92% water! OR cantaloupe! 90% water!
http://www2.ca.uky.edu/enri/pubs/enri129.pdf0 -
yes and no. If all you have all day is tea. then no. Black tea has caffeine in it. that will actually draw water out of your body, the same way coffee does.
NO.The most ecologically valid of the published studies offers no support for the suggestion that consumption of caffeine-containing beverages as part of a normal lifestyle leads to fluid loss in excess of the volume ingested or is associated with poor hydration status.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19774754
And from the Mayo Clinic...Drinking caffeine–containing beverages as part of a normal lifestyle doesn't cause fluid loss in excess of the volume ingested. While caffeinated drinks may have a mild diuretic effect — meaning that they may cause the need to urinate — they don't appear to increase the risk of dehydration.
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I would totally count it.0
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Just drink when you're thirsty.0
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Yes, Selah, true. Chiropractic is generally categorized as alternative medicine or complementary medicine, which entails more than just cracking one's back! I went to one for a while who helped me form a diet plan. He was full of great info w/o the BS!0
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Yes0
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Chiropractors don't just straighten backs. They are like dietitians, nutritionists, thereapists, and a doctor all rolled into one! they treat the real problems instead of prescribing a medicine. they go through just as much if not more schooling than doctors.
My family chiropractor gave my parents a diet that lowered my dad high blood pressure, that cured my moms gallbladder problem and so many other health problems you wouldn't even think could be cured without a prescription. They're awesome! I highly recommend everyone finds a good one!
and most insurance companies are now realizing how valuable they are and are covering Chiropractors too!
Chiropractic benefits from, and only from, the placebo effect.0 -
When I was on Weight Watchers, tea that was unsweetened and no caffeine could be counted toward your water consumption. I'm sticking to that idea with my water on MFP.0
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wow after all that only one person asks what kind of tea OP is talking about, lol. Priceless-1
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ldhudsonjr wrote: »wow after all that only one person asks what kind of tea OP is talking about, lol. Priceless
Perhaps because it doesn't matter...0 -
When I was on Weight Watchers, tea that was unsweetened and no caffeine could be counted toward your water consumption. I'm sticking to that idea with my water on MFP.
So if you drink an espresso and then drink a glass of water, it counts as water, but if you drink a Caffè Americano (espresso dumped in a glass of water) this doesn't count? I think the stomach doesn't care.0 -
The Food and Nutrition Board released the sixth in a series of reports presenting dietary reference values for the intake of nutrients by Americans and Canadians. This new report establishes nutrient recommendations on water, salt and potassium to maintain health and reduce chronic disease risk. Highlights of the report include:
◾The vast majority of healthy people adequately meet their daily hydration needs by letting thirst be their guide. The report did not specify exact requirements for water, but set general recommendations for women at approximately 2.7 liters (91 ounces) of total water -- from all beverages and foods -- each day, and men an average of approximately 3.7 liters (125 ounces daily) of total water. The panel did not set an upper level for water.
◾About 80 percent of people's total water intake comes from drinking water and beverages -- including caffeinated beverages -- and the other 20 percent is derived from food.
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=10925
http://iom.edu/Reports/2004/Dietary-Reference-Intakes-Water-Potassium-Sodium-Chloride-and-Sulfate.aspx
Also...
http://ajpregu.physiology.org/content/283/5/R9930 -
Yes and no. Tea contains caffeine which can also act as a dietetic and dry you out. If you are going to drink tea just try to drink 8 ounces of water in between each cup.
Thanks to the endless topics available on MFP, I checked, and the diuretic effect is nominal.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/caffeinated-drinks/faq-20057965
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When I was on Weight Watchers, tea that was unsweetened and no caffeine could be counted toward your water consumption. I'm sticking to that idea with my water on MFP.
Actually WW has changed that now. They claim water is the best, but have backed off on it being the only option for healthy diet.0 -
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When we speak of water we are essentially focusing first and foremost on all types of water, be they soft or hard, spring or well, carbonated or distilled water. Furthermore we get water not only directly as a beverage but from food and to a very small extent also from oxidation of macronutrients (metabolic water). The proportion of water that comes from beverages and food varies with the proportion of fruits and vegetables in the diet. We present the ranges of water in various foods (Table 1). In the United States it is estimated that about 22% of water comes from our food intake while it would be much higher in European countries, particularly a country like Greece with its higher intake of fruits and vegetables or South Korea
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908954/Fluids come from the beverages you drink and the foods that you eatCoffees and teas are not dehydrating. Limit caffeine intake to about 400 mg per day. That is equal to 750 mL (3 cups) of black coffee or 1 L (4 cups) of black tea per day.
Drink herbal teas or decaf coffee if you want to have more than the recommended amount of caffeinated beverages.
http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-A-Z/Water/Why-is-water-so-important-for-my-body-Know-when.aspxFact or fiction: Beverages that contain caffeine will contribute to your daily fluid
needs? FACT! Research has shown that beverages containing caffeine, such as
soft drinks, tea, and coffee can contribute to meeting your daily fluid needs as
much as non-caffeinated beverages, such as water, milk, and juice do. Some of
these beverages may contain calories, which should be accounted for in your diet.
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/fammed/customcf/resources/nutrition/hydration.pdfWater comes from more than just fluids, it is a major component of many foods. In fact, it is estimated that 20% of our water needs are met through food, not fluids. Meal consumption is critical to ensure full hydration on a day to day basis. Eating food promotes fluid intake and retention.
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/fluidsWater comes from a variety of sources. All beverages or fluids are a source of water. Even solid foods contain water. Lettuce, celery, and other crisp vegetables are composed of 90 percent or more water. Protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, or chicken may contain as much as one-half to two-thirds their weight in water. Even grain products, which don’t seem watery at all, may be up to one-third water.
Fats, such as butter or margarine, and sugar are among the foods that contain the least water.
Some water, perhaps one to two cups per day, comes from inside our bodies as a byproduct of energy metabolism. This amount is small but significant.
It is important to be aware of fluid intake. Even though solid food is a source of water, additional water from drinking fluids is needed. Besides plain water, juices, milk, or other beverages boost fluid intake.
http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=296
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From what I understand, and I may be wrong, seniors have a hard time recognizing that they are dehydrated. So monitoring fluid intake is important for themThe Food and Nutrition Board released the sixth in a series of reports presenting dietary reference values for the intake of nutrients by Americans and Canadians. This new report establishes nutrient recommendations on water, salt and potassium to maintain health and reduce chronic disease risk. Highlights of the report include:
◾The vast majority of healthy people adequately meet their daily hydration needs by letting thirst be their guide. The report did not specify exact requirements for water, but set general recommendations for women at approximately 2.7 liters (91 ounces) of total water -- from all beverages and foods -- each day, and men an average of approximately 3.7 liters (125 ounces daily) of total water. The panel did not set an upper level for water.0
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