Is drinking cold water bad for you?!


Question: Is drinking cold water bad for you!?
I don't really think it is but I can NEVER drink cold water anymore! My grandma always says "Don't drink cold water! It's bad for you!" and she yells at me if I do!. When my mouth feels really hot, I can't drink cold water, now can I!? So is it bad or good for you!? She also makes me drink this really weird herbal water thing!.!.!.it tastes awful!.Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
No, drinking cold water is not bad for you!. Drink all the cold water your heart desires! I honestly don't know where old people come up with some of this stuff!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Well, some societies like China believed that drinking cold drinks were bad for the body, which is why they usually serve hot tea and such!. I believe that cold water isn't bad, as long as it is taken in moderation!. also it depends on 1) the time of day and 2) your condition!. Usually it's bad to take cold water in the morning, especially if you haven't had a decent meal!. Drinking cold water may cause you to barf!. As well, if you have for example a cold, or are sick, drinking cold fluids aren't good for the body!.

But basically, if you are well enough, cold water in moderate amounts are okay!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

My friend is Chinese, and she says that drinking cold water is very bad for you, but I drink cold water all the time, and my health has never been adversely affected by it!. Really, I don't think any clean water is bad for you, cold or not, since staying hydrated should be everyone's main goal!.

Sometimes, you do want to pick your beverage temperature depending on your needs, as each temperature has its merits!. Cold water is best for exercising and is absorbed into your body faster, and can also help soothe a sore throat!. However, for other things, like certain types of illnesses and menstrual cramps, hot and warm water can be quite soothing!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Cold water is not bad for you in any way!. Your grandmother is old, set in her ways, and probably more than a bit superstitious!.

Do what you want, and don't listen to granny!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Really cold water is perhaps not "good", but hardly "bad"!. Straight out of the tape cannot harm you useless the water is not healthy in itself!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Cold water is bad on your vocal chords, but only temporarily!. Cold water will not hurt you any more than warm water will (in most circumstances)Www@FoodAQ@Com





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