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water and liquid intake

squishysangel
squishysangel Posts: 149 Member
edited February 19 in Food and Nutrition
Ok here's my question...does herbal tea, like rioboos, camomile, and just about any of the non-black teas from David's Tea, count towards my water intake or do I have to drink water on top of all the tea I may drink in a day? And if I am drinking water as well is it good to ad lemon or ACV to it? Thanks

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  • debbiedoeshealth
    debbiedoeshealth Posts: 97 Member
    Recent studies suggest that it does not matter what form your water comes in... it is all water in the end.

    Also, an interesting study I read recently talked about how much water is in whole foods and that in fact we are really getting more water than we think.

    Having said that, I try to drink at least five glasses a day and then get the rest from tea.
  • zillah73
    zillah73 Posts: 505 Member
    I consider non-caffeinated teas the same as water. If there is sugar or something in it, I would count that towards my calories, of course – although I can't remember the last time I put any sweetener in tea.
  • squishysangel
    squishysangel Posts: 149 Member
    Zillah I'm like you I don't ever add sweetener to my tea...unless I'm sick then a little honey and some lemon to soothe the sore throat.
  • 120by30
    120by30 Posts: 217 Member
    If you brew your tea in 1 cup of water, you will have drank 1 cup of water when you finish it. Of course, for anyone else who may add sweeteners, you should definitely add those into your food diaries for the calorie count.
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