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jess_h_2
jess_h_2 Posts: 49
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Does tea or other drinks count as a glass of water??

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  • chgudnitz
    chgudnitz Posts: 4,079
    A glass of water counts as a glass of water. Caffeine causes different chemical reactions within the body.

    Drink water.
  • CarmenSantiago
    CarmenSantiago Posts: 681 Member
    I believe as long as it isn't carbonated, or caffeinated. And of course full of sugar, that it counts. So, I'm unsure about tea. Though I know green tea is good for you.
  • Jessimicab
    Jessimicab Posts: 21
    basically if it's a diuretic then it doesnt count. Even watermelon has water in it, and grapes etc. just try to think about how much those are worth (watermelon is 90% water or something along those lines) so if you eat enough watermelon (it would have to be A LOOOT) then in theory you wouldnt need to drink any water.

    but yea diuretics like caffeine and high sugar are NOT considered in your water intake.
  • 9726172000
    9726172000 Posts: 428
    I have done a lot of research in to this very question. I have found out that only in the last few years that coffee and tea are concidered part of your water intake. I have included a link to just 1 of the articles that I have found and I think that it explains it very well.
    Just copy and paste the link into your browser.
    http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/debate/columnists/article-412219/Just-water-drink-day.html
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,482 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
    I count water and unsweetened herb tea.
    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    I don't drink anything with caffeine, sugar, carbonation, or artificial sweetener
  • jess_h_2
    jess_h_2 Posts: 49
    Thanks everyone!
  • Daisy_May
    Daisy_May Posts: 505 Member
    I was just wondering this, I drink pepermint tea all day (along with my water) and wondered if I could cut down on my water a bit, I'm spending all day in the bathroom!!
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