Guzzling vs. sipping water? Cold vs room temperature?

jiigglybutt
jiigglybutt Posts: 345 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Is it really less beneficial to chug water than to sip it? And is it really more beneficial to drink cold instead of room temp.?

I've heard a few different theories.

I personally hate cold water for many reasons- hurts my stomach, I have bad teeth enamel so it hurts my teeth, gives me a headache especially when I'm hot, it seems like the cold water shocks me.

And after a good run, or when I'm *dying of thirst* I can't help but bottoms-up my water bottle.

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  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Beneficial for what?
  • KaterinaTerese
    KaterinaTerese Posts: 345 Member
    If by beneficial you mean not making a slob of yourself around others, then yes. Sipping is beneficial.
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    Is it really less beneficial to chug water than to sip it? And is it really more beneficial to drink cold instead of room temp.?

    I've heard a few different theories.

    I personally hate cold water for many reasons- hurts my stomach, I have bad teeth enamel so it hurts my teeth, gives me a headache especially when I'm hot, it seems like the cold water shocks me.

    And after a good run, or when I'm *dying of thirst* I can't help but bottoms-up my water bottle.

    I don't know about benefits, but for me my water has to be cold. The only time I will drink room temp water is if I'm super thirsty and its my only option. Also I have always been a guzzler, my mom says its the German in me, but I'm also Irish and both are known for heavy drinking. lol
  • SweeDecadence92
    SweeDecadence92 Posts: 218 Member
    If by beneficial you mean not making a slob of yourself around others, then yes. Sipping is beneficial.

    This is actually a thing? Downing your drink is slobbish? :huh:
  • MrGonzo05
    MrGonzo05 Posts: 1,120 Member

    I personally hate cold water for many reasons- hurts my stomach, I have bad teeth enamel so it hurts my teeth, gives me a headache especially when I'm hot, it seems like the cold water shocks me.

    And after a good run, or when I'm *dying of thirst* I can't help but bottoms-up my water bottle.

    You can drink uncold water.

    Really. It's OK.
  • Komodo26
    Komodo26 Posts: 55
    I found that drinking room temperature water from a bottle works good for me. I also love cold water as well though and have gotten myself a 16.9 oz reusable cup with a straw....really cute and stylish to drink my cold water daily....I live in vegas and the summer heat here is killer.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    Drink water however you like it. The only benefit I know of is to keep a person hydrated. A rumor going around 30-40 years ago is to not guzzle/gulp down icy cold water when you're dehydrated because the sudden cold and influx of water would be too much of a shock to your body.

    For me, I prefer cold water in a glass and drink it with a straw due to all my dental work.
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    Cold water absorbs faster-- hydrates "better". Most people don't drink enough so, "guzzle" away
  • nicolemtracy
    nicolemtracy Posts: 301 Member
    Water is water. As long as you're drinking at least your 8-8oz glasses a day, I don't think it really matters how cold it is or how you drink it.
  • howlinmad03
    howlinmad03 Posts: 1
    Too much water could be a bad thing, but you'd have to drink about two liters before there would be serious side effects. I think temperature is a preference, but supposedly cold water will hydrate your body faster. For me drinking cold water helps me slow down a bit, though sometimes I still chug =) If it hurts, don't do it, or take it slower.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    It's bad to be dehydrated. In fact, I think dehydration is the devil :mad:
    It's hard to drink a LOT of cold water, but I'd do it! If your teeth are sensitive, perhaps you should start using ACT fluoride rinse. And make sure your teeth are brushed after you eat. Mouth pH should be neutral, you can check with pH strips (acid pH in the mouth hinders enamel from re-mineralizing). Over time your teeth re-mineralize if you care for them daily.
  • ChrisManch
    ChrisManch Posts: 46 Member
    Cold water will lower your body temperature and you'll use a few calories to heat it back up again. I expect you'd get a similar calorie effect from wearing shorts or no socks.

    Dr. Dukan, of the eponymous diet, recommends taking cold showers to lower your body temperature and especially holding the freeing cold water spray against your groin where there are some big arteries to cool down.

    Which is one reason why I wouldn't follow his diet!
  • RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle
    RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle Posts: 1,349 Member
    I chug, but I don't find chugging beneficial at all when it comes to watching my favourite tv programme. I miss all the good bits when I get up to refill my glass. The same is true for wine.
  • KaterinaTerese
    KaterinaTerese Posts: 345 Member
    If by beneficial you mean not making a slob of yourself around others, then yes. Sipping is beneficial.

    This is actually a thing? Downing your drink is slobbish? :huh:
    A) I was being facetious.

    B) For some people, yes. Haven't you seen someone who was drinking very quickly and very sloppily? To me, that can be gross. Not everyone does this, and there isn't anything wrong with drinking quickly (if that's what you want to do), but sometimes going too fast is messy.
  • KaterinaTerese
    KaterinaTerese Posts: 345 Member
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  • SweeDecadence92
    SweeDecadence92 Posts: 218 Member
    If by beneficial you mean not making a slob of yourself around others, then yes. Sipping is beneficial.

    This is actually a thing? Downing your drink is slobbish? :huh:
    A) I was being facetious.

    B) For some people, yes. Haven't you seen someone who was drinking very quickly and very sloppily? To me, that can be gross. Not everyone does this, and there isn't anything wrong with drinking quickly (if that's what you want to do), but sometimes going too fast is messy.

    Ha! Tone gets completely lost on the internet! Pardon! :flowerforyou:
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Cold water will lower your body temperature and you'll use a few calories to heat it back up again.
    Now this made me laugh. Thanks for brightening my day up
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Cold water absorbs faster-- hydrates "better". Most people don't drink enough so, "guzzle" away

    Could you cite a scientific source that supports that assertion?
  • eternalsepicsanctuary
    eternalsepicsanctuary Posts: 12 Member
    The temp of water effects digestive system. Also water in general and when you drink it effects how you digest food. Best to have water is hot in combination with food. Best drink water alone I think 1/2 hour or so before eating. Best to drink most of your water in am up to afternoon then lesson as night goes on. Water is best hot. Next warm. Cold Is bad for digestion. Drinking and eating same time is not good. I have read better to sip. However only when exercising I could understand cold and guzzling. Water, tea, fruits are best eatin alone ... Within timely manner before meals ... Best digested alone.
  • Madame_Goldbricker
    Madame_Goldbricker Posts: 1,625 Member
    I only drink organic water.
  • heybales
    heybales Posts: 18,842 Member
    There's nice comparison of older study that said a decent effect (decent for just drinking cold water mind you, not actually decent compared to a diet), to a newer study that said minor effect for increase in metabolism.

    http://drcjfitness.wordpress.com/2008/01/25/does-drinking-cold-water-encourage-weight-loss/


    And I don't think I ever recalled seeing cold water was better than ambient for absorption, usually the opposite.

    Here's study where the colder water had less positive effect than the warmer water - though both was colder than room temp.

    And I don't even want to know if they attempted to get internal temps while running!

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19952832
  • KaterinaTerese
    KaterinaTerese Posts: 345 Member
    If by beneficial you mean not making a slob of yourself around others, then yes. Sipping is beneficial.

    This is actually a thing? Downing your drink is slobbish? :huh:
    A) I was being facetious.

    B) For some people, yes. Haven't you seen someone who was drinking very quickly and very sloppily? To me, that can be gross. Not everyone does this, and there isn't anything wrong with drinking quickly (if that's what you want to do), but sometimes going too fast is messy.

    Ha! Tone gets completely lost on the internet! Pardon! :flowerforyou:
    Totally understandable! And for the record, after a workout or a run, I guzzle water like a steam engine and it ain't pretty. :drinker:
  • KaterinaTerese
    KaterinaTerese Posts: 345 Member
    I only drink organic water.
    But is it certified paleo?
  • ChrisManch
    ChrisManch Posts: 46 Member
    Drink when you are thirsty. Water is the best thing to drink when dieting.

    Too little water - fine, does you no harm.

    Too much water - can be a problem.

    Don't force yourself to drink too much water - Science the bottled water sellers won't tell you.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24464774

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