Water Question.?!
Water Question.?
I really don't like plain water. But I do drink vitamin water, propell, or so be life water. By drinking this stuff am I still getting the same results as regular water?
Answers:
No, not really, you are just getting a thinner wallet.
The drinks are not hurting or helping you. Why not just add a squeeze of lemon or lime or even orange to regular drinking water. Buy a Brita or Pur filter and you'll get the same kind of water as most bottled waters, but for a lot less money per drink.
ya, that stuff is basically water with vitamins.
well, that stuff has artificial flavorings and sodium in it, along with supposed vitamins.
but no, its not the same as drinking plain old water.
pure water is natural and has no additives. it's the best nature has to offer...
I understand, there is something in regular tap water that they use for the prosessing that gives me horrible heart burn. so you could get the crysal water stuff, or but a slice of fruit that you like, but i dont think its actually just like water.
nothing is as pure as plain water, but I totally hear ya' about not liking it that way... I hate just plain boring water too!
you're still getting your fluids & helping your body to stay hydrated (yay 4 u... that's a very good thing!) but you're also getting some extra chemicals that make it taste good. That's fine, as long as you know it's not gonna flush your body of chemicals while you're putting chemicals into it, but chemicals are in everything these days, and I think it's most important to stay hydrated.
In many ways, the vitamin waters you drink contain electrolytes, which actually help you rbody to regulate its fluids, so kudos to you, this is also a very good thing!
I'd say keep doing what you're doing, but try to sneak in at least one plain glass a day, just to boost that pure fluid goal.
Also, if you're interested in some new flavored water ideas, try crystal light On-the-go packets. There's some out now for ENERGY (strawberry w/ caffeine &Vitamins...it tastes Great), HYDRATION ( in berry splash or lemonade), and
IMMUNITY (Cherry Pomengranate... it's GREAT too, my other fav!). They are 10 calories a packet per 20oz of water & taste yummy! That way, you're boosting your system & hydrating in a very yummy way! Guilt free indulgence! Yummy!
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No because all the drinks you name contain sugar and additives. plain purified water is better for you.
have you tried really good water, like Fiji Water? check it out..it has one of the cleanest tastes I've ever tasted. If that still doesn't impress you, then the vitamin water is fine although look in the ingredients and think about how many are found naturally. Not that it will hurt you, it's just better not to consume those processed drinks all the time.
You will get the same results as regular water because you are hydrating your body, it's just not as natural as pure water. I say keep doin what you're doin if you like propel or other vitamin waters..It's surely better than sodas! good luck.
Yes from a hydration stand point, however, you are consuming additional vitamins and minerals which are not necessarily available in other plain bottled waters.