[Central Florida Health]

Come and learn the importance of hydration in preventing kidney failure, reducing headache and preventing muscle cramps. You will also hear the benefits of fruit- infused water and have the opportunity to taste a sample for yourself.

The Villages Regional Hospital - Private Dining Room —Thursday, October 24, 12:00 —1:00 PM

** RSVP required - call 352-323-4291 or email:
healthyus@centflhealth.org

[Chatbrat]

My personal trainer told me to hydrate with coconut water for leg cramps--it works, ain't cheap

[leftyf]

What is wrong with plain old water?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by leftyf

What is wrong with plain old water?

Depends on the source of the water, and whether or not you use fluoridated toothpaste.

Natural spring water has naturally-occurring fluoride in it, but possibly not enough to keep your teeth healthy. So you'd need to use fluoridated toothpaste for that.

Tap water (in most parts of the USA) has its fluoride content regulated, but also typically has other stuff added to it (such as chlorine), and in some parts of the country (like Flint, Michigan) also contains toxins such as lead, which may or may not be palatable/safe.

Filtered tap water will reduce the risk of contaminants as long as you keep the filter maintained. But it might not taste any better than its unfiltered counterpart.

Drinking ONLY citrus-infused water means you're exposing your teeth to a LOT of citric acid, and that can be harmful to your teeth since it washes through your mouth before you swallow it.

I actually like spring water, so that's my preferred daily fluid intake choice. If I want fruit-flavored beverage, I drink actual orange or grapefruit juice, usually fresh from the fruit (I have a manual juicer). That way I get ALL the nutrition from the fruit, the fiber, the vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium, vitamin B6, with only around 50 calories, no fat, no cholesterol, no sodium, low carb (not no carb, it does have fructose), and it's delicious and much more filling than a glass of flavored water.

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

Depends on the source of the water, and whether or not you use fluoridated toothpaste.

Natural spring water has naturally-occurring fluoride in it, but possibly not enough to keep your teeth healthy. So you'd need to use fluoridated toothpaste for that.

Tap water (in most parts of the USA) has its fluoride content regulated, but also typically has other stuff added to it (such as chlorine), and in some parts of the country (like Flint, Michigan) also contains toxins such as lead, which may or may not be palatable/safe.

Filtered tap water will reduce the risk of contaminants as long as you keep the filter maintained. But it might not taste any better than its unfiltered counterpart.

Drinking ONLY citrus-infused water means you're exposing your teeth to a LOT of citric acid, and that can be harmful to your teeth since it washes through your mouth before you swallow it.

I actually like spring water, so that's my preferred daily fluid intake choice. If I want fruit-flavored beverage, I drink actual orange or grapefruit juice, usually fresh from the fruit (I have a manual juicer). That way I get ALL the nutrition from the fruit, the fiber, the vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium, vitamin B6, with only around 50 calories, no fat, no cholesterol, no sodium, low carb (not no carb, it does have fructose), and it's delicious and much more filling than a glass of flavored water.

I agree wrt the acid on the teeth. However, an 8 ounce glass of orange juice packs 110 calories and a whopping 25.5g carbs. Better to eat an orange.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Villageswimmer

I agree wrt the acid on the teeth. However, an 8 ounce glass of orange juice packs 110 calories and a whopping 25.5g carbs. Better to eat an orange.

I wouldn't drink 8 ounces of juice at a time. My favorite juice drink:

1/2 grapefruit (just under 3 ounces): 52 calories, 13 g carbs 2g fiber. 28% RDA Vitamin A, 60% RDA vitamin C, 3% Calcium, and is 91% water.
1 valencia orange (around 2 ounces of juice) or tangerine 59 calories, 14.4 g carbs, 3g fiber, 1.3 g protein, 48mg calcium, 217mg potassium, 278mg vit a, 59mg vit c
A wedge of lime (maybe 1/5 ounce total), nutrition data negligible

It's around 5 ounces total. No ice. 110 calories loaded to the brim with vitamins, and you can burn the calories off in a brisk 30-minute walk.

Also - carbs aren't bad if you are active, unless you're diabetic and loading your carb chart with sugars. Carbs get a bad reputation from the diet industry. So - don't go on a diet, eat healthy, don't be diabetic, and enjoy a glass of fresh squeezed juice every few days and a slice of bread with your dinner.

[BoSox49]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

My personal trainer told me to hydrate with coconut water for leg cramps--it works, ain't cheap

A 16 oz glass of tonic water or diet tonic water helps to relieve leg cramps too. This is because of the quinine in the tonic water. Prescribed by my physician years ago and it works so much better than having to get out of bed and stand until the cramp subsides. Just add the tonic water to your evening sipping routine.

[Bay Kid]

Tonic, rum and lime.