Can Caffeine Free Tea be considered a good substitute for wa

BulkyBison
BulkyBison Posts: 18 Member
edited September 28 in Food and Nutrition
This may seem like a silly question to the more body/nutrition savvy of you out there! But I'm not a big water fan and am a big tea fan! I generally only drink 2 cups of caffeinated tea maximum a day, and the rest of the day I drink decaff. Can anyone tell me if this could count towards my water intake for the day?

I do take milk in my tea - a dash of Skimmed milk, so I'm guessing since it's not pure water if probably isn't a good sub - but please let me know if this can be at least of some value towards me intake!!!

Seriously, I need me tea =/

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  • shanolap
    shanolap Posts: 1,204 Member
    I am a huge tea drinker too! I count all of it as water but also drink a bunch of water too. Try adding lemon, cucumber or something else to plain water and see if that works for you.
  • reese66
    reese66 Posts: 2,920 Member
    Yes It can...
  • jmw1958
    jmw1958 Posts: 3
    Cucumber? never heard of that but it sounds good! I'm going to have to try that! Thanx!:drinker:
  • aclark6818
    aclark6818 Posts: 209 Member
    I really like tea also. I would also count it as my water because it doesn't have caffeine--my trouble is that I REALLY like sweet tea sooooo I had to go cold turkey & haven't had any since March--sometimes I'll try it with artificial sweetners, but I'm trying to stay away from those!! They are bad news! Good Luck!!
    :drinker:
  • ladyofhavok
    ladyofhavok Posts: 12
    If I remember correctly black tea will actually dehydrate you a bit so you would need to drink more water to balance the black tea intake... I drink a lot of decaf green with a touch of agave nectar
  • ladyofhavok
    ladyofhavok Posts: 12
    have you tried agave nectar it is delicious in tea and low glycemic so it doesnt spike your blood sugar...
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    It can be water if its Decaf, Non Carbonated and No Sugar. So lots of things do qualify for water, but I do always try to get most of it in as water 5 -6 cups and maybe 2 cups of something else.
  • vbennett7
    vbennett7 Posts: 99 Member
    A certified personal trainer told me that if you add a packet to it or make it into tea or coffee, its not the same. He suggests one drink 8 8 ounce glasses of ICE water each day. If you drink something else, drink an equal amount of water to make up for it. I am working my way up to 8, it is challenging for me.
  • reese66
    reese66 Posts: 2,920 Member
    http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/quest-for-hydration?page=2

    http://www.divinecaroline.com/22178/46361-coffee-makes-dehydrated--say-what-

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/wonders-of-water

    There are many different studies saying either it is ok or it isn't, I personal believe its ok to add tea with or without caffeine as water intake... If I were you for the best answer ask someone that's truly qualified such as a dietician(sp?).
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