Does coffee, tea, soda or juice contribute to my daily water intake?
Only caffeine-free coffee or tea qualify as a replacement for daily water intake. Caffeine is a dehydrator, as is sugar, so juice is also not a sufficient replacement for water.
Samples of drinks you can enjoy that still give you your daily water intake:
- Herbal, caffeine-free teas
- Mint tea
- Lemon tea
- Ginger tea
- Orange tea
- Decaf coffee that’s not too strong
No. In fact they count negatively toward your daily water intake. Why? These liquids are all dehydrators. The exceptions are decaffeinated coffee and decaffeinated tea, particularly herbal tea – these do count towards your daily intake of water, if they are made with pure water. However keep in mind that decaf coffee still has tannic acid in it which you should not ingest large amounts of. Anything containing caffeine, which includes most soda, coffee and tea, dehydrates you. Sodas and juices also contain high quantities of sugar, which is also a dehydrator. When sugar is being digested, it draws water from your tissues to dilute it so it can be absorbed into your blood stream, leaving your tissues dehydrated. Sugar, and anything with sugar in it, also causes your blood sugar to spike, leading to excessive release of insulin, a powerful hormone that makes you fat, tired, and sluggish. Sugar, in all forms, should be avoided. Note also, that your daily intake of water should be “pure” wa
No. In fact they count negatively toward your daily water intake. Why? These liquids are all dehydrators. The exceptions are decaffeinated coffee and decaffeinated tea, particularly herbal tea – these do count towards your daily intake of water, if they are made with pure water. However keep in mind that decaf coffee still has tannic acid in it which you should not ingest large amounts of. Anything containing caffeine, which includes most soda, coffee and tea, dehydrates you. Sodas and juices also contain high quantities of sugar, which is also a dehydrator. When sugar is being digested, it draws water from your tissues to dilute it so it can be absorbed into your blood stream, leaving your tissues dehydrated. Sugar, and anything with sugar in it, also causes your blood sugar to spike, leading to excessive release of insulina powerful hormone that makes you fat, tired, and sluggish. Sugar, in all forms, should be avoided. Note also, that your daily intake of water, should be “pure” wat
