Hydrating Fuids vs Dehydrating Fluids
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Hydrating Fluids vs. Dehydrating Fluids
Some drinks are not good sources of
hydration; they actually can aid the process of dehydration.
Just as remembering to hydrate your body is important, you must ensure that you drink fluids that are hydrating.
Click the drop-down rows below to read the three categories of fluids.
Water, milk, soups, juices, and sport drinks are examples of hydrating fluids. In fact, most fluids that you drink in a day count towards your fluid needs. Even the fluids found within vegetables and fruits contribute towards your fluid consumption.
However, fruit drinks and pop are less effective for hydration because the high sugar content draws water into the digestive system to dilute the sugar.
However, fruit drinks and pop are less effective for hydration because the high sugar content draws water into the digestive system to dilute the sugar.
Recent research shows that caffeinated beverages (such as coffee and tea) are less dehydrating than previously thought and, therefore, can be counted towards a person's total fluids.
However, remember that caffeine is a stimulant -- and moderation is a good thing.
However, remember that caffeine is a stimulant -- and moderation is a good thing.
Alcohol is a dehydrating fluid and takes away from your daily hydration. Alcohol may interfere with metabolism of carbohydrates and protein, which makes it a poor choice for athletes. Alcoholic drinks should be avoided.
Click here to read more of how alcohol causes dehydration.
Click here to read more of how alcohol causes dehydration.
