coffee/water

northo49
northo49 Posts: 5 Member
in Food and Nutrition
New to this... does coffee count in the daily water consumption?

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  • Bob314159
    Bob314159 Posts: 1,178 Member
    Yes - you need water in any form - vegetables, coffee, tea - not really 8 CUPS of plain water- though you will get other opinions
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,415 Member
    You can count coffee. I don't, but you could. It is a mild diuretic, so I figure that cancels out the count.

    Of course, I drink about 100 ounces of just water a day, so I'm a little waterlogged all the time, and don't need to count it.
  • AmyFett
    AmyFett Posts: 1,607 Member
    I count my plain iced tea as water, and water... but coffee and soda I don't. Coffee is a diuretic, so it kind of works against hydrating you.
  • StephanieEmpson
    StephanieEmpson Posts: 170
    I count that I drink it, but only water goes in the glass for me. I added a beverages catagory to put coffee and tea, beer and such LOL. Good luck on your journey.
  • Bob314159
    Bob314159 Posts: 1,178 Member
    http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp

    Kidney specialists do agree on one thing, however: that the 8-by-8 rule is a gross overestimate of any required minimum.

    Additionally, the idea that one must specifically drink water because the diuretic effects of caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, and soda actually produce a net loss of fluid appears to be erroneous. The average person retains about half to two-thirds the amount of fluid taken in by consuming these types of beverages, and those who regularly consume caffeinated drinks retain even more.
  • northo49
    northo49 Posts: 5 Member
    Can you explain the 8x8 rule please Bob?

    Thanks folks for the input!
  • northo49
    northo49 Posts: 5 Member
    Never mind Bob... I noticed your link.

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