Saturday, December 29, 2012

+Water +Dehydration +Education

As the year comes to an end, begin to teach your family and friends the critical benefits of drinking water instead of Sugar.

Gulpwater® before during and after parties, exercise, work and school for optimal performance. Gulpwater® wherever the holiday season takes you.

Happy Holidays from Gulpwater®

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Friday, December 28, 2012

+Hydration +Holiday +Health = Happy

This holiday season, give yourself the gift of healthy hydration. It works for all ages and if you have a faucet - it is often free...just tap your faucet and drink clean water. Replacing sugar drinks with water is guaranteed to save you calories and is proven to be better for your overall health and gums and teeth. Health is the best gift you can have - better than anything you can buy. Celebrate and continue your good health by toasting Gulpwater®. Thank You.

Gulpwater® before during and after parties, exercise, work and school for optimal performance. Gulpwater® wherever the holiday season takes you.

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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Drink Of the Designated Driver -Gulpwater®

Your holiday season is either filled with joy or stress or both, depending upon your point of view and family dynamics.
This is the season for parties and celebrations and eventually driving back home.
At Hydration Education Foundation, we, long ago, designated water as the official drink of the designated driver.
It is guaranteed to have a healthy effect on your driving to or from home, office and school. No calories, no sugar, no weight gain, no tooth decay, no difficulty operating heavy machines. Just know where there the occasional bathroom is located and you are "good to go".

Gulpwater® before during and after parties, exercise, work and school for optimal performance. Gulpwater® wherever the holiday season takes you.

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

+Healthy Hydration Holiday

Have a happy and healthy holiday season by simply hydrating with water.

Gulpwater® before you think you want to drink soda.
Gulpwater® before you eat anything fattening.
Gulpwater® and you will loose weight, and help your teeth and gums stay healthy.

Eat and drink what you wish, just Gulpwater® before to reduce your calories from sugar.

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Karate Hydration Education In Albany NY

We had the really special honor of presenting Gulpwater® to Shihan Butler's Karate Program for Pre K to 5th graders kindly arranged by the Albany Commissioner of Recreation, John D'Antonio.

It was a wonderful experience, each and every child learned and demonstrated the smart choice of drinking water for hydration...just like plants do.

The class was fabulous, these focused students all were excited and happy to learn how proper hydration is better for you (and your Karate) than soda.

Each student got a special Gulpwater® Graduation Certificate to proudly display at home on their family refrigerator. They are allowed to tell the plant's secret of proper hydration ... to Gulpwater®.

Thank you again to Commissioner D'Antonio, Shihan Butler, his skilled instructors, all the parents and especially to the Karate students for the fun and important learning experience.

Arigato gozaimasu - Thank you very much !!!
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Responsibly love your family

The world has changed forever.

An evil set of unthinkable actions (IMHO) by a seemingly irresponsible enabling mother and her mentally ill adult child extinguished 26 innocent and beautiful lives. It has deeply harmed the lives of each victim's family and friends forever. We all have been hurt, forever.

Children are today at risk from new dangerous factors that didn't exist in the past.

Bad ingredients in our soda might seem trivial - tonight we have been asked to give a free class to teach young kids to choose to gulp water instead of sugar and thus avoid one cause of possible lifelong sickness and dental disease.

We welcome the opportunity to help kids especially during this very difficult time. Please do your part.

Please hug your kids and responsibly care for your family, neighbors and friends.

Our most sincere prayers are with all the victims and survivors of this senseless tragedy.

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Friday, December 14, 2012

Obesity Hydration

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The biggest cause of childhood obesity is due to drinking sugar filled soda.
Empty calories in soda will make any kid or adult obese.
It is proven that calories enable the human body to create fat.
Too many calories - too much fat.
If you "sugar drink" a large portion of your daily caloric allowance
- there isn't enough daily caloric "allowance" left to eat without negative effects.
Result from overeating is that you gain weight...fast.
It is not Rocket Science...
Simple solution is to Gulpwater® every single day.
Try it - just replace one soda a day and
you will be eliminating sugar, fructose and other chemicals from your diet.
You will feel better and look better.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Sports Hydration

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From: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/drink-up-sports-fitness

Don't rely on thirst alone to tell you how much you need to drink. To keep those muscles working and avoid fatigue; it's extremely important to drink plenty of liquids before, during, and after the activity.

Drink Up -- Before, During and After

A good guideline to use when preparing for an outdoor workout, whether it's walking, running, biking, or tennis, is to drink about two cups of fluid two hours before the activity. That helps make sure you are well-hydrated before you ever go outdoors.
Then, during the activity, try to drink 4-6 ounces every 15-20 minutes to keep your muscles well-hydrated. If you are planning an hour-long walk or gym workout, fill a water bottle with about 16 ounces (2 cups) and take it with you.
Last, drink up after you're finished with your exercise. If you really want to be precise, weigh yourself before you start exercising and again when you are finished. For each pound of water weight you lose, drink 20 ounces of fluid.

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Simple, Critical and Guaranteed

It is simple to understand that water has no calories, no additives, no bad effects on humans at any age. Water is what plants drink, not soda.

It is critical that you drink (ideally) water and become re-hydrated every single day (just imagine being in the desert). Your body needs hydration to function.

Our guarantee is that drinking water is less caloric, less fattening, less dental disease causing, less unhealthy than drinking soda.

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Monday, December 10, 2012

Drink Water To Hydrate During Holiday Season

Drink Water to Stay Hydrated During the Busy Holiday Season

From: http://www.bevnet.com/news/2012/ibwa-reminds-consumers-to-drink-water-to-stay-hydrated-during-the-busy-holiday-season
Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) December 07, 2012 — The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) reminds consumers that maintaining proper hydration throughout the winter months is just as important as during warmer weather, and this holiday season people can help highway safety and reduce ‘morning after’ effects by turning to water – including bottled water – in place of alcoholic drinks at parties and functions.
“Staying properly hydrated throughout the winter is something people often forget as the temperature drops,” says Chris Hogan, IBWA vice president of communications. “Bottled water is an ideal beverage choice during and after the holiday season, when the winter air is dryer and people don’t notice their own moisture loss as much as in the summer months.”
“The National Highway Safety Transportation Administration reports that one-third of all highway deaths in the United States are still the result of drinking and driving. That’s a problem that only becomes more acute during the holidays. So, instead of alcoholic drinks, opt for reliable and refreshing bottled water and get where you’re going safely,” says Hogan.
Bottled water provides the perfect beverage choice for those who wish to avoid or moderate calories, caffeine, sugar, artificial colors or flavors, alcohol and other ingredients. Whether as a replacement for high-calorie beverages, or as an alternative to alcoholic drinks, for guests and designated drivers, bottled water offers consumers a refreshing, healthy, hydrating, and convenient beverage that provides consistent safety, quality and good taste.
“In addition to helping you stay properly hydrated in the winter, water also plays a critical role in making smart choices during holiday festivities,” says Hogan.
“And with the variety of types available – from spring and purified to mineral to sparking bottled water – consumers have many choices to suit their specific needs and occasions. So, choose bottled water and stay hydrated, stay healthy, and stay safe.”

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Friday, December 7, 2012

Hydration Basics - How Much?

Good Hydration Article
From: http://stpeters.patch.com/articles/hydration-how-much-fluid-does-your-body-need-07254d7b

A good place to start is with about eight cups (8 oz) of water and other water based beverages each day. Take note of how you feel, are you thirsty? What is the frequency of urination? And is your urine color too yellow?
If you answered yes to these questions boost your fluid intake. Guidelines recommend the amount of fluid you need depends on your body, so assessing your intake and how it affects your body is the best place to begin the determination of how much you need.
These guidelines are for adequate hydration so more fluids are needed during physical activity or with weather extremes. As temperatures deviate from the ideal temperature for body functions—too hot or too cold—the amount of fluid needed increases. More fluids are needed during pregnancy and lactation or when sick with a fever, diarrhea or vomiting.
While all fluids count towards your daily need not all fluids are equal in terms of calories or sometimes in terms of nutrition. Water is the best choice for hydration since it supplies no calories, no caffeine, (a stimulant) and it has no sodium or fat. Milk and 100 percent fruit juice are next best choices since they offer a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. They do contribute calories so they shouldn’t be the major source of all your fluid needs.
Consider the following:

Take count of your fluid intake to determine what you need
Compare calorie versus noncalorie beverages to determine if calorie beverages need to be reduced
Drink water before, during and after a workout

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Water Hydration Not Sugar

Water is everywhere and so is soda.
The healthy choice is in front of you every day.
Choose to Gulpwater® instead of soda.
Avoid drinking empty calories that will damage your teeth and gums.
Limit your intake of fructose.
Simple.
Critical.
Guaranteed.

From : http://www.fridgefilters.com/fridgepedia-switching-from-soda-to-water.html

Making The Switch From Soda To Water Painless

Cola is often packed with sugars, sodium, and phosphoric acid--all dangerously unhealthy if consumed in large amounts.

It seems like we’ve all made the same New Year’s resolutions: Get in shape and save money. One of the best ways to accomplish both of those goals is to switch from drinking soda to water.
We’ve all heard that drinking plenty of water promotes good health; it’s true! Water flushes our bodies of toxins and doesn’t contain all the sugars and chemicals that sodas have. Not only that, but with the average family spending between $20-30 per month on soda (including fountain drinks), water is a much cheaper alternative!
Giving up our favorite vices can be tough, but there are easy ways to make drinking water more enjoyable. Here are some tips for turning your water from dull to delicious:

Avoid bottled water.
It may sound great to simply buy bottled water instead of soda, but not as much as you think. The quality of most bottled water is about the same as tap water. Empty bottles (if not recycled) fill up landfills, causing waste and pollution. And store-bought water can cost more per gallon than gasoline!
Drink filtered water.
Passing your drinking water through a filter will greatly improve the taste and remove any harmful contaminants. Most modern refrigerators with a water or ice dispenser have a built-in water filter, though you can also install inline filters. You can also use a water pitcher or dispenser with a water filter built in to keep anywhere in your kitchen. The cost of any of these options easily fall way below what you’d spend on soda.
Keep chilled water in your fridge.
There’s something about drinking crisp, cold water that makes it much more refreshing to drink. No matter the weather, a glass of ice water always seems to hit the spot.
Make tea or drink mixes.
Drinking tea is a tasty way of weaning yourself away from caffeine (in case that was another of your resolutions). You can either brew it or use packets of flavored tea mixes. Other mixed drinks like Kool-Aid are inexpensive and better still, kids love them! They also contain far less sugar than sodas, providing a healthier alternative for yourself and your family.
Add a touch of something.
Slipping in a slice of lemon can add some zest to your water. (And it’s good for digestion, too!) If you’re not a fan of sour flavors, most any citrus fruits (like oranges) can give your drinking water that extra zing. Another healthy tip is to add a few slices of cucumber to give your water a pleasing aroma along with an energizing flavor.
Enjoy a mini smoothie!
Crush some sweet fruit like strawberries at the bottom of your glass before giving your water a pour. Mix it up with a straw to experience a healthy, inexpensive smoothie! You’ll get your fix for something sweet along with a texture that’s satisfying.

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Fructose, Fatty Acids and NAFLD (No symptoms)

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More on Fructose, Fatty Acids and Non- Alcoholic fatty Liver Disease
from http://www.healthy-eating-politics.com/fatty-liver.html

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Hepatic Steatosis is a medical term for a fatty liver, a condition in which there is an abnormal and excessive build up of fat in the cells of the liver. When the fat in the liver accounts for more than 10% of the liver’s weight, then it is called "hepatic steatosis" and this condition could lead to more serious complications for the patient.
Most people know that alcoholics develop liver damage as a consequence of chronic alcohol consumption. But not all fatty, inflamed livers are caused by excessive alcohol consumption. It’s estimated that over one third of Americans suffer from fatty liver disease that is unrelated to alcohol consumption. That’s over 60 million people.
This type of liver disease is called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and it’s a concern because just like the type that alcoholics get, NAFLD can lead to an inflamed liver, a disease called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH, and set the sufferer up for a higher risk of liver cancer.
Worse, a fatty liver produces no symptoms on its own, so people often only learn about their fatty liver when they have medical tests for other reasons.

What Does Your Liver Do For You?

The liver is the largest organ in the body. It is found high in the right upper abdomen, behind the ribs. It is a very complex organ and it has a serious impact on your health because if performs many important functions, such as:

Storing energy in the form of glycogen
Storing vitamins, iron, and other minerals needed for good health
Making proteins, including blood clotting factors, which help with growth and body health
Breaking down worn out red blood cells and cleansing the blood
Making bile needed for the digestion of fats from the diet
Metabolizing medications and alcohol
Killing germs that enter the body through the intestines.

The liver takes on the majority of body maintenance tasks and it even has a remarkable power to regenerate itself. Keeping your liver healthy is a very important goal!

What Causes Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?

There are many different causes for NAFLD. Most sites, including the American Liver Foundation, mention elevated triglycerides, but they don't tell you what to do.
So then, what causes elevated triglycerides? As it turns out, a diet high in carbohydrates, especially a diet high in fructose, has been shown to elevate triglyceride levels, and as a consequence, worsen NAFLD. Here's a study which demonstrates the effect of fructose.
On average, Americans eat about 75 pounds of fructose per year, mostly in the form of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). HFCS is added to just about every processed food, and it’s in foods that you wouldn’t suspect, including artificial crabmeat, soups, and other supposedly non-sweet foods.
Study after study has shown that fructose elevates blood pressure, triglyceride levels and increases inflammation in the liver. Fructose is metabolized exclusively in the liver, and a diet high in fructose damages the liver and makes it insulin resistant. This includes the fructose found natural foods such as fruit and honey.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Gulpwater® every day.

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Here is today's hydration news post found on the web.....

Hydration recommendations hold water

From:http://www.news-press.com/article/20121204/HEALTH/312040008/Hydration-recommendations-hold-water
For years, we heard health people urge, “Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.” That always seemed like a lot of water.
And it’s still true, kind of. The Institute of Medicine — an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1970 as part of the National Academies, which dates to the late 1800s — admits in published materials that the “8 by 8” rule of eight, eight glasses, 8 ounces a day of water isn’t supported by hard evidence, but it’s easy to remember and drives home the idea that hydration is critical for good health.
Further, “water” can include all fluids.
In fact, what you eat can provide a portion of what the body needs. Food actually provides about 20 percent of your water intake. Fruits and vegetables, particularly watermelon and tomatoes, are 90 percent water anyway.
Beverages such as milk and juice are also mostly water.
That said, the institute actually recommends that men drink 13 cups of fluid a day and women 9 cups.
How do you know that you’re getting enough? You should rarely feel thirsty and you should produce about a liter and a half of colorless or light yellow urine a day.

Hydration drinks

• Water: Tap water still does the trick. If you are exercising for longer than an hour, you can drink fruit juice diluted with water. Water is still the cheapest, best and most plentiful source of staying hydrated.
• Gatorade: Drinks such as Gatorade, Powerade and All Sport can supply an energy boost, rapidly replace spent carbs and electrolytes and increase the glucose in your blood for runs and workouts longer than a half hour. Choose the right drink for you by reading the label: Ideally, the drink will provide about 14 grams of carbs, 28 milligrams of potassium and 100 milligrams of sodium per 8-ounce serving. Worried about added calories? Dilute with water or pour it into a vacuum bottle packed with ice.
• Fitness waters: Fluids such as Propel fall between sports drinks and plain water. They have fewer calories and electrolytes than sports drinks but offer more taste than water.
• Designer bottled water: Many of these are advertised as being enhanced with vitamins, oxygen and glucose. But the FDA does not require proof for these claims, so think of them as simple hydration options and nothing else.
• Energy drinks: Caffeine and sugar can boost performance, but the sugar here is so high that it is not a good idea during exercise. Stimulants in these drinks can increase your blood pressure and make you feel shaky.
— WebMd.com, menshealth.com

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Sunday, December 2, 2012

Fructose Dangers

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Fructose is in food and beverages at higher levels than other dietary choices. It is not processed anywhere in the body except for the liver. It is a pretty safe bet that drinking clean water in place of a soda is guaranteed to be better for your health than consuming sugars (sucrose, fructose, and glucose). You can reduce the chance of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, diabetes, dental disease and dehydration when you choose to Gulpwater®.

Water to drink is all around us in bottles, drinking fountains and right from the faucet. Reach for clean water next time you are thirsty and you will be helping your own health each and every time - guaranteed.

Metabolic Effects of Fructose and the Worldwide Increase in Obesity

From http://physrev.physiology.org/content/90/1/23.full

Abstract

While virtually absent in our diet a few hundred years ago, fructose has now become a major constituent of our modern diet. Our main sources of fructose are sucrose from beet or cane, high fructose corn syrup, fruits, and honey. Fructose has the same chemical formula as glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆), but its metabolism differs markedly from that of glucose due to its almost complete hepatic extraction and rapid hepatic conversion into glucose, glycogen, lactate, and fat. Fructose was initially thought to be advisable for patients with diabetes due to its low glycemic index. However, chronically high consumption of fructose in rodents leads to hepatic and extrahepatic insulin resistance, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and high blood pressure.

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