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breeZrizi
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just wondering if any of you coffee drinkers log it as a cup of water.
i dont have a problem getting in my 8 cups a day but wondering if i should start counting every cup of joe as another cup of water
just curious if anyone is doing this or not
i dont have a problem getting in my 8 cups a day but wondering if i should start counting every cup of joe as another cup of water
just curious if anyone is doing this or not
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Well, technically, it is liquid, but it's also a diuretic that dehydrates you because it makes you pee so much, so if the point of water is to hydrate, it's not that.
Some people do, but no. Don't log coffee. I'd consider having an extra cup of water for every cup of coffee you have...for me, I find myself very dehydrated, especially if I'm working out.0 -
most days i'll have a cup for two. it's the ONLY thing that keeps me going at work lol
i have never logged it as water but just wondered if anyone else has. i guess its best to keep it separate. not a big juice or soda drinker thank goodness. either water or coffee for me0 -
ehh.. I wouldn't log it in as water.. like bms said, it dehydrates you a lot!0
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ehh.. I wouldn't log it in as water.. like bms said, it dehydrates you a lot!
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ehh.. I wouldn't log it in as water.. like bms said, it dehydrates you a lot!
Mayo Clinic would disagree with you.
Obviously you can count what you wish but your body will count it as water.0 -
it counts0
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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/814368-water-intake-does-tea-count-and-coffee?hl=water
Pages of thoughts on the same subject.0 -
It counts. It *is* a natural diuretic and laxative. But the amount of fluid going in is benificial and healthy, the amount of fluid going out is normal and also healthy. It isn't going to tip the balance to a dangerous level of dehydration. So it counts.0
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I only log water as water.......but that's just my preferance.0
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this thread needs this link
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/12/08/the-myth-behind-drinking-8-glasses-of-water-a-day/0 -
According to my nutritionist coffee and water are diuretics and should not be counted as water.
I only count water as water...and rarely drink coffee or tea anyway...maybe once per week...0 -
Well, technically, it is liquid, but it's also a diuretic that dehydrates you because it makes you pee so much, so if the point of water is to hydrate, it's not that.
Some people do, but no. Don't log coffee. I'd consider having an extra cup of water for every cup of coffee you have...for me, I find myself very dehydrated, especially if I'm working out.
The diuretic effect of caffeine is minimal
http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/12834577
"...nor does it cause significant dehydration or electrolyte imbalance during exercise."
http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/12187618
"The literature indicates that caffeine consumption stimulates a mild diuresis similar to water, but there is no evidence of a fluid-electrolyte imbalance that is detrimental to exercise performance or health"
" Investigations comparing caffeine (100-680 mg) to water or placebo seldom found a statistical difference in urine volume."0 -
According to my nutritionist coffee and water are diuretics and should not be counted as water.
I only count water as water...and rarely drink coffee or tea anyway...maybe once per week...
Your nutritionist should do more research.0 -
"The literature indicates that caffeine consumption stimulates a mild diuresis similar to water..."
I find that portion to be particularly interesting.0 -
I log it as coffee. It's coffee--not water. Same with tea.0
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Coffee is a diuretic. It shouldn't be counted as water.0
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Coffee is a diuretic. It shouldn't be counted as water.
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this thread needs this link
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/12/08/the-myth-behind-drinking-8-glasses-of-water-a-day/
The research posted here is 2010. some of the people saying "water only" are basing their ideas on misquoted or old information.0 -
"The literature indicates that caffeine consumption stimulates a mild diuresis similar to water..."
I find that portion to be particularly interesting.
Basically, water is a diuretic. The caffeine makes it no more so. At least that's the way I read it.
I added this part of the quote to my original post to make it clearer
" Investigations comparing caffeine (100-680 mg) to water or placebo seldom found a statistical difference in urine volume."0 -
"The literature indicates that caffeine consumption stimulates a mild diuresis similar to water..."
I find that portion to be particularly interesting.
Basically, water is a diuretic. The caffeine makes it no more so. At least that's the way I read it.
I added this part of the quote to my original post to make it clearer
" Investigations comparing caffeine (100-680 mg) to water or placebo seldom found a statistical difference in urine volume."
I agree wholeheartedly. People seem to forget that water has a diuretic effect.0
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