Water intake question

Kelly_2013

I am trying to drink over 100 ounces of water a day. I know they don't include Tea or soda or things like that... but I am also drinking 1 ounce of ACV diluted in a 16.9 ounce water bottle. My question is should I only count my water intake by pure water only?

cityruss

All fluids count towards hydration, be they derived from drinks or food.

Tap water, bottled water, carbonated drinks, coffee, tea, fruit juice, broth, vegetable juice, mud, sports drinks, milk, watermelon (90 percent or more water by weight), wine, beer all increase your daily fluid intake.

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

http://ajpregu.physiology.org/content/283/5/R993

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 eat

Coffees 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.aspx

Fact 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.pdf

Water 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/fluids

Water 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

Kelly_2013

Thank you

kgirlhart

Why are you trying to drink 100 ounces of water per day? All liquids including liquids from food count toward hydration. You can include your tea, coffee, soda etc. If you drink something with calories you have to count the calories and water is a great choice because it has no calories, but other liquids will still hydrate you.

MelaniaTrump

ACV - vinegar?
I drank that for a while and damaged my throat. Took me a while to figure out why my throat was hurting.
I found NO benefit from ACV. None. Nada. Zip.
I have also read that the acid can be bad for your teeth.

gertmeister

Inflammation of the throat can lead to cancer...http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/531649_4

Christine_72

I drink lots of tea during the day, but i only count water as water. I just try and make sure i finish my 1.5L bottle of water by the end of the day. The tea also counts toward my fluid intake, but i still try and get plenty of plain fresh water in aswell.

Pawsforme

Unless you have an underlying health issue or lack the sensation of thirst there is absolutely no reason (or scientific evidence) to force yourself to consume fluids of any sort. The overwhelming majority of people really can trust their own body to tell them how much they need to drink. I think people who force themselves to consume fluid are likely hurting themselves in the long run. Many people are here because they haven't listened to their body's hunger signals and have consumed way more calories than needed. And then in attempt to remedy that they start forcing themselves to consume fluid, often far in excess of what their body is telling them they need. It makes no sense to me.