Keeping track of water intake - does tea count?
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leilamarchi
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Hi all!
Question on tracking the recommended water intake - I don't drink plain water unless I'm working out, but I'm constantly drinking unsweetened green tea all day, every day. I get at least the recommended daily amount of water in my tea - that counts, right? I don't see why it wouldn't, but I wanted some other points of view on this. Thanks!
Question on tracking the recommended water intake - I don't drink plain water unless I'm working out, but I'm constantly drinking unsweetened green tea all day, every day. I get at least the recommended daily amount of water in my tea - that counts, right? I don't see why it wouldn't, but I wanted some other points of view on this. Thanks!
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I believe that counts! Way to go on drinking all that green tea - I keep trying to tell myself that I like green tea and should drink it but I am a terrible liar.0
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I don't think you should count green tea towards your water because it has caffeine in it and that does the opposite of hydrating you.0
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Yes!
"Coffee and tea also count in your tally. Many used to believe that they were dehydrating, but that myth has been debunked. The diuretic effect does not offset hydration." - WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/healthy-beverages0 -
I always count my green tea, like you I drink at least 3 teas a day, and find it difficult to dirnk plain water unless working out..0
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Do you think black tea counts, too? I am constantly drinking unsweet black tea. At least 4 large glasses yesterday and already 2 today.0
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Yes!
"Coffee and tea also count in your tally. Many used to believe that they were dehydrating, but that myth has been debunked. The diuretic effect does not offset hydration." - WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/healthy-beverages
Well this changes my diary completely! lol0 -
Do you think black tea counts, too? I am constantly drinking unsweet black tea. At least 4 large glasses yesterday and already 2 today.
Many people never drink any pure water, they don't appear to shrivel up and die.0 -
Do you think black tea counts, too? I am constantly drinking unsweet black tea. At least 4 large glasses yesterday and already 2 today.
Many people never drink any pure water, they don't appear to shrivel up and die.
This is true. Also, much of people's fluid intake comes from foods as well0
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