Is milk a good hydration source?

MomofAlana2016
MomofAlana2016 Posts: 5 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Sorry for this non mfp post, I have nobody else to ask and google is not very clear.

Obviously I know the best source of hydration is water and normally its not an issue but today my daughter is flat out refusing it. I've tried adding a bit of fruit juice but she still doesn't want it.

Shes asking for milk and has already drank 300ml this morning.
She's just getting over a bad cold so I'm thinking it may be her body needs something in the milk and thats why shes repeatedly asking for it.

Normally she has a milkshake with breakfast and then plain water the rest if the day.
Rarely wants juice.

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  • runnermom419
    runnermom419 Posts: 366 Member
    It will help hydrate her.

    Since she's getting over an illness, I'd give her whatever she'll drink.
  • missysippy930
    missysippy930 Posts: 2,577 Member
    edited April 2019
    Milk is mostly water, so it’s probably better for rehydrating, as it has protein, vitamins and minerals. I wouldn’t worry, but calling your clinic to confirm may help for your peace of mind.

    P.S. hydration comes from any drink and a lot of foods
  • Susieq_1994
    Susieq_1994 Posts: 5,361 Member
    Milk is 88% water, according to USDA data. It's definitely a good source of hydration. :)
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Yes
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