We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Water consumption

abecker84
abecker84 Posts: 22 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
This may sound dumb but I'm not a water fan, so if I have this with cordial or a cup of tea dosed this count as part of the water intake? Or does it have to deb plain water

Replies

  • ablykins
    ablykins Posts: 200 Member
    non-caffinated herbal tea can be counted towards water intake, but coffees and caffeinated teas shouldn't as these act as diuretics.
  • Alanasempire
    Alanasempire Posts: 13 Member
    This may help...

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283
  • Christina1007
    Christina1007 Posts: 179 Member
    Unsweetened tea counts as water intake, yes. I used to hate water, so now I put some lemon in and I love it. You know how everyone keeps saying to drink at least 2l of water a day if you want to lose weight? Well, it is true; it does make a big difference!
  • Emmabulliemum
    Emmabulliemum Posts: 294 Member
    I think as long as you are aware of any extra calories cordial etc adds it counts.
  • Gaiasmum
    Gaiasmum Posts: 8 Member
    I think it all counts. The guidelines are 8 glasses of fluid and if your eating a whole heap of fruit that also has fluid. I sapouse if your thirsty drink and if your not dont but Im also all for adding lemon or lime to your water to make it taste better
  • pknow
    pknow Posts: 5
    I too have a difficult time drinking all the water. My nutritionist told me it all counts. Also, I try to dilute when I can. For example, I make one packet of Crystal Light but double the water. Not only do I think it tastes better, it gets you more water.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories