The Daniel Cure by Gregory Susan & Bloomer Richard J

Author:Gregory, Susan & Bloomer, Richard J. [Gregory, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9780310335764
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2013-10-21T16:00:00+00:00

5. WATER AND OTHER FLUIDS

An often overlooked component of many dietary plans is fluid intake — in particular, water. So let’s be clear. You need to seriously consider what you will drink every day (water is ideal), how much you will drink, and how you will make this happen. Just as you will determine the answers to these questions for your food intake, you need to develop the same plan for your fluid intake. Here are some general guidelines.

What to Drink

• Pure water is the ideal fluid to consume. And you do not need to drink bottled water. Many city drinking waters are of excellent quality. You can make the choice for yourself based on taste preference and water quality in your area. (See “The Health Benefits of Water” on page 29.)

• Non-calorie beverages such as diet sodas and flavored waters are generally fine on occasion, but should not make up a significant amount of your daily fluid intake. These products typically contain artificial sweeteners, flavorings, colorings, and other chemicals — potentially unhealthy items that you do not want to consume regularly. For example, some scientific literature suggests that artificial sweeteners may increase sweet cravings and dependency and may be associated with weight gain.33

• Calorie-containing beverages (soft drinks, lemonade, teas, etc.) are usually loaded with sugar and provide little nutritional value. For example, one 12-ounce can of soda contains about 40 grams of sugar. This is equal to 10 teaspoons of sugar and 160 calories of sugar. You are better served by eating calories rather than drinking them. Meal-replacement shakes and milk are the exception.

• Alcohol and caffeinated beverages, such as coffee and tea, act as diuretics and may cause your body to lose fluids. While you should understand this, it’s not necessary to totally eliminate these beverages from the diet. In fact, much research indicates the health benefits of coffee and tea, as well as of alcohol when consumed in moderation (for example, one 5-ounce glass of wine per day). It is of no concern if you drink one or two cups of coffee or tea each day — preferably without sweetener and in addition to your plain water intake.

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