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Coltsman4ever
Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
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I was just looking at the National Public Radio website and saw a story titled, "Five Myths About Drinking Water".
According to this article there are no real benefits to drinking water every day. Not for dieters or anyone else, aside from the fact that it "can keep your mouth busy".

Are you kidding me?

Check it out...

http://www.npr.org/2008/04/03/89323934/five-myths-about-drinking-water
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  • bry_all01
    bry_all01 Posts: 3,100 Member
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    its true. You are supposed to drink kool-aid, beer or wine. Period.
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
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    I would read it, but I don't belive it, we are made of mostly water so I truely belive we need water, end of story!
  • SheehyCFC
    SheehyCFC Posts: 529 Member
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    its true. You are supposed to drink kool-aid, beer or wine. Period.
    Haha, don't forget soda!
  • maria25428
    maria25428 Posts: 70
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    it figures. the week i start suffering and putting myself through water drinking!!!!
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
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    I think I've read something similar and the jist is that we do get water from most foods, so we are probably over-hydrating if we are eating whole & real foods
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
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    its true. You are supposed to drink kool-aid, beer or wine. Period.
    Haha, don't forget soda!

    This article actually says diet soda is just as effective as water.
  • bluemist248
    bluemist248 Posts: 207 Member
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    All I know is, it works for me! I used to get horrible headaches on a daily basis, my doctor checked all the usual causes and suggested it was simply dehydration (I never used to drink water, it was about 1 glass of fruit juice in the morning and maybe a glass of coke at night!) 3 months ago, I started drinking no less than 8 cups a day and I rarely ever get headaches now.

    Plus sugary drinks and those high in caffeine give me migraines, as well as being full of empty calories. Swapping to water usually benefits people trying to lose weight for that reason alone.
  • peteb79
    peteb79 Posts: 386
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    There are hundreds of articles on the internet that have undeniable proof to both sides.. so why bother with articles, just do what works for you. Water works for me!!
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
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    Water, as with any intake into the body depends on the needs of the person taking it in. Is it extremely dry where you live? Do you exercise a lot? Do you sweat a log? Do you breathe with your mouth open? These are just a few things that can affect the amount of water someone needs. Someone who eats a lot of water heavy foods would logically need less water intake than someone who eats saltines all day. I think most people dieting benefit greatly from a larger intake of water. Some may not. It isn't going to stop me from drinking water. I know how I feel if I don't drink enough of it.
  • bluemist248
    bluemist248 Posts: 207 Member
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    There are hundreds of articles on the internet that have undeniable proof to both sides.. so why bother with articles, just do what works for you. Water works for me!!

    100% agree!
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
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    it figures. the week i start suffering and putting myself through water drinking!!!!

    HAHA... I know, right?
  • horndave
    horndave Posts: 565
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    Think that doc is full of BS and really needs to have his license pulled. Even the lowest GPA DR that graduated is still know as a DR. Case in point. Water works for me.
  • SheehyCFC
    SheehyCFC Posts: 529 Member
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    This article actually says diet soda is just as effective as water.
    Do you believe everything you read? There are so many reasons it is wrong, but I'll just keep it simple... even if 8cups of water a day is a myth, when have you EVER heard someone say "8 cups of diet soda a day is good for your health"
  • maria25428
    maria25428 Posts: 70
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    the way i look at is is this, if i'm not drinking water, i'm drinking soda. if im drinking soda, i'm feel bloated, and chunking. i've noticed that with water i feel 100% lighter, and have more energy. We may not need it, or as much as they say, but it makes me feel better. whether it be diet soda or what, it's better then the heavy, sugar drinks that are out there. i've found that the MIO liquid works great for me.
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
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    This article actually says diet soda is just as effective as water.
    Do you believe everything you read? There are so many reasons it is wrong, but I'll just keep it simple... even if 8cups of water a day is a myth, when have you EVER heard someone say "8 cups of diet soda a day is good for your health"

    I'm not saying I believe it. I drink over 100 oz of water every day.
    I just thought it was funny that this is now a story.
  • SheehyCFC
    SheehyCFC Posts: 529 Member
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    I'm not saying I believe it. I drink over 100 oz of water every day.
    I just thought it was funny that this is now a story.
    You may find it amusing, but the way you presented it makes it seem like you believe it. On top of that, there is so much "mis-information" out there, that new users or people that don't know better may actually believe it - hence my sarcastic/negative responses
  • Staceslim
    Staceslim Posts: 100 Member
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    I can't imagine being told not to drink water. My Grandma & Mom believe that if cows drink water & eat grass & make such good milk then us as humans should follow suit. I have tried to quench my thirst with other drinks & for me it doesn't work. I can't believe that something like that was able to be published but just like life & movies that shouldn't go to theater or disk I guess the unknowledgeable ones have to have their say as well.
  • uniquesoul73
    uniquesoul73 Posts: 151 Member
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    From what I understand, human beings can only survive 3 days w/o water...and these folks say water is not all that important: THAT'S BULL.
  • Coltsman4ever
    Coltsman4ever Posts: 602 Member
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    I'm not saying I believe it. I drink over 100 oz of water every day.
    I just thought it was funny that this is now a story.
    You may find it amusing, but the way you presented it makes it seem like you believe it. On top of that, there is so much "mis-information" out there, that new users or people that don't know better may actually believe it - hence my sarcastic/negative responses

    I read this stuff and take it all with a grain of salt. These articles are written by so-called "experts". I am not qualified to agree or disagree with it. Just because I've been told something is true, my whole life, doesn't necessarily mean it's true.
    As humans, our understanding of things changes constantly as we become more aware, scientifically. Remember when the world was flat? You could have been hung for saying otherwise, way back when.
    I'm a design engineer... I'm qualified to argue with you over engineering issues. What are your qualifications? H2O specialist?
  • carrie1128
    carrie1128 Posts: 267 Member
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    its true. You are supposed to drink kool-aid, beer or wine. Period.
    Haha, don't forget soda!

    This article actually says diet soda is just as effective as water.
    Effective at what though? I don't understand why people are so repulsed by water anyway. If I'm thirsty, there is nothing better than an ice cold glass of water. Silly article.

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