Postby Harriet » Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:00 pm
Article today on dehydration in CNN Health explains well the hydration myth that you can get water from solid food and not need to drink a recommended amount of water in cups. 15 high-water-content foods are discussed to explain what KINDS of foods will let you do this, and it's not burgers and fries!!!! It's fruits and vegetables with more than 90 percent water. The one with the least water of the 15 is cantaloupe, to give you an idea. These are foods that a person would sense are quenching thirst. So, if you are eating a lot of watermelon, cucumber, star fruit, etc., then yes, you are adding to your water intake with solid foods. Otherwise, go reach for your glass!
Glad to hear of improvements, Kathryn.
Thinking of blessedw2.
I've had a small loss - not enough to be sure it isn't water weight changes.
I go back and forth on coffee. You hear good things. Then you hear bad things. Most recently read about coffee interfering with thyroid meds, and that that might explain continuing tiredness in those who are faithfully taking their thyroid pills. Sigh. So I've quit for a while to think about that. I suppose coffee would not interfere after a few hours. It's 4 hours before you're supposed to take iron or a multi. But 4 hours after morning, that might not be when I'd enjoy coffee. Don't know.