Is chewing on ice the same as drinking water?

Makeda1211

I ask this because it's hard for me drink water just to drink it but I will find myself chewing on ice a lot. I actually love to chew on ice. It's not an addiction, I just really like the feel, taste and refreshing coolness of it.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

DorkothyParker

It's hell on your teeth.
But you are drinking water.

Muddy_Yogi

Ice is just the solid form of water so why would it be any different?

Goosiesnougs

Yep, and burning a few extra calories........Your body has to work to warm it up!

RachelSRoach1

I LOVE chewing on ice. My husband gives me a hard time for rating dining experiences based on their quality of chewable ice. As a matter of fact I am wanting to right now... hmm

Makeda1211

Yep, and burning a few extra calories........Your body has to work to warm it up!

Woo hoo, now I don't feel so bad about it..... good deal.

tisha_rae

i know you said that it isn't and addiction - but sometimes it is a sign that you need more Iron.

felice03

Are you swallowing the ice after chewing it or spitting it out?

donnaypb

Sonic ice = YUMMY!

Natihilator

If you chew ice a lot, make sure you aren't deficient of something in your diet.

Doctors use the term "pica" to describe craving and chewing substances that have no nutritional value — such as ice, clay, cornstarch or paper. Short-lived pica is very common in otherwise-healthy children. On the other hand, craving and chewing ice (pagophagia) is often associated with iron deficiency anemia.

Less commonly, other nutritional problems may cause you to crave and chew ice. And in some individuals, pica is a sign of emotional problems, such as stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder or a developmental disorder.

A thorough medical evaluation can help determine if pica is due to an underlying medical condition. If the cause of pica is an emotional or developmental issue, cognitive behavioral therapy may be helpful.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chewing-ice/AN01278

EmilyOfTheSun

I like chewing on ice too but it's really bad for your teeth. Chips away at the enamel.

jensnewstart

I started my ice addiction when I was anemic, no longer anemic but love chomping on ice!

Used to have a bag of ice a week! Now down to 1-2 cups a day.

Christy175

Listening to someone chew on ice is one of the most obnoxious sounds I have ever heard.

MoreBean13

You should check your iron levels if you feel compelled to chew ice. (I note that the OP said she doesn't)

As far as hydration, it's exactly the same as water if you're getting the same mass as you would liquid water.

capnrus789

It's water, but not as much as you think. Water expands as it freezes.

Look, mom! I learned something in science class!

pastryari

Chief_Rocka

It depends on if it was ice before it was frozen. Iced coffee isn't water, for example.

_Elemenopee_

Only if you make your ice cubes out of water in their liquid state. Once they freeze they're no longer liquid, they're solids now. Solids are not liquids.

I hope this was helpful.

NeverGivesUp

If you chew ice a lot, make sure you aren't deficient of something in your diet.

Doctors use the term "pica" to describe craving and chewing substances that have no nutritional value — such as ice, clay, cornstarch or paper. Short-lived pica is very common in otherwise-healthy children. On the other hand, craving and chewing ice (pagophagia) is often associated with iron deficiency anemia.

Less commonly, other nutritional problems may cause you to crave and chew ice. And in some individuals, pica is a sign of emotional problems, such as stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder or a developmental disorder.

A thorough medical evaluation can help determine if pica is due to an underlying medical condition. If the cause of pica is an emotional or developmental issue, cognitive behavioral therapy may be helpful.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chewing-ice/AN01278

that explains a lot actually. I was anemic and have a hard time absorbing iron. I loved ice tea when I lived in California and the more ice the better.

Muddy_Yogi

It's water, but not as much as you think. Water expands as it freezes.

Look, mom! I learned something in science class!

meredith1123

uhm. Yes.

Also when you do drink water, drink it cold.It helps speed up your metabolism just a little.

ultimatemike

Yep, and burning a few extra calories........Your body has to work to warm it up!

No, it doesn't. The calories in heating ice and food calories are different by a factor of 1000. You would have to chew an entire litre of ice to burn a couple of calories.

n0ob

I just got a KILLER ab workout by trying not to make a scene at work...

yes, chewing on ice is the same as drinking water. even better as it burns an insignificant number of calories by your body to heat it to body temperature.

cmcollins001

No. Only water is water. Period.

There's no ice meter on MFP for you to track the amount of ice cubes you chewed.

cubbies77

uhm. Yes.

Also when you do drink water, drink it cold.It helps speed up your metabolism just a little.

Not enough to make a difference. That's one of those straws people grasp. You might burn about 3-4 more calories drinking cold water.

cbart2818

i know you said that it isn't and addiction - but sometimes it is a sign that you need more Iron.

There is truth to this.... when I was in my teens I had a huge craving for ice cubes... turned out I was anemic. Just a thought.

DavPul

I don't understand the question.

KittieLea

Can you please re-phrase the question?

Karabobarra

lol.....Love this!!!

Laces_0ut

hughtwalker

Either you have no fillings or my compliments to your dentist.