Thursday, January 24, 2013

Hydration Calculator




 From: http://www.bottledwater.org/public/hydcal/input1.html

Hydration Calculator

Bottled water is an excellent choice for hydration for those who enjoy its refreshing taste and consistent high quality and safety, and for consumers wishing to avoid or moderate calories, caffeine, sugar, artificial colorings or other additives.
The amount of water you need to be adequately hydrated varies depending on your temperature, weight, level and duration of exercise, and many other factors. We offer this handy hydration calculator that will calculate a recommended water intake guideline that is tailored to your individual need.
Remember, this is only an estimate.

Go to http://hydrationeducation.org/resources.html for our hydration resource links.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

How to Kick the Soda Pop Habit

How to Stop Drinking Pop

From http://quick-dish.tablespoon.com/2011/07/04/how-to-stop-drinking-pop/?nicam1=content_pcc&nichn1=Outbrain&nipkw1={ad_title}&niseg1=TBSP_Traffic&nicreatID1=Mobile

How to Kick the Soda Pop Habit

It’s easier to break your soft drink addiction when you know how to counter the cravings.

How much soda pop do you drink in a day? If you’re already trying to kick the habit, you know how hard that can be. But, there are a few things you can do to make giving up sweet sodas a whole lot easier.

Use a List

Make a list of the motives driving you to give up pop. Write down every reason you’ve got. Display your list in a prominent place such as your refrigerator door or just above your computer monitor so that every time you consider reaching for a soft drink you will be reminded about why you want to stop.

Make a Plan

Create a plan for how you will stop drinking pop. Some people prefer to quit “cold turkey,” while others would rather taper off. Whether you want to kick the habit all at once or little by little, removing all soft drinks from your home will help.
If you are limiting yourself to a certain number of beverages per day, dwindling down to none over time, bring home just enough for the next day’s allotment. Better yet, leave them all at the store. Forcing yourself to trek to the corner market every time you want a soda will be a helpful deterrent in your quest for a pop-free lifestyle.

Use Healthier Substitutes

While you are cutting back or entirely eliminating soda pop from your diet, give yourself other options. Flavored soda water is a good choice, as it provides the flavor and carbonated fizz you find refreshing without the sugar, calories or caffeine of pop. Herbal teas are another healthy choice. Limit your intake of juice, as although it does offer nutrition not found in pop, it is also a source of sugar and calories.
If you decide that you really need some caffeine, brew a cup of black or green tea. These beverages provide caffeine in addition to offering health benefits without the calories and sugar found in soda pop.
Check out our article on how to brew tea.

Drink More Water

Strive to get in your 8 glasses of water each day. Doing so will keep you hydrated, so you won’t feel thirsty and reach for a soda. Force yourself to drink at least half of your daily intake before allowing yourself a soda pop, if you are weaning yourself slowly. Add slices of citrus fruit or cucumber for added flavor without sugar or chemicals.
Check out our article on how to drink more water, and see our idea for great-tasting water below.

Don’t Beat Yourself Up

Finally, be gentle on yourself as you work to overcome your soda pop habit. Understand that feeling tired, sluggish and even irritable is completely normal as your body is likely dependent on the caffeine in pop. Go to bed a little earlier than usual and take naps whenever possible to counteract any fatigue you experience. Take walks, write in a journal and talk with friends to get past grouchiness or mood swings. These feelings will pass and before you know it, you will have successfully stopped drinking pop.

Use Healthier Substitutes

While you are cutting back or entirely eliminating soda pop from your diet, give yourself other options. Flavored soda water is a good choice, as it provides the flavor and carbonated fizz you find refreshing without the sugar, calories or caffeine of pop. Herbal teas are another healthy choice. Limit your intake of juice, as although it does offer nutrition not found in pop, it is also a source of sugar and calories.
If you decide that you really need some caffeine, brew a cup of black or green tea. These beverages provide caffeine in addition to offering health benefits without the calories and sugar found in soda pop.
Check out our article on how to brew tea.

Drink More Water

Strive to get in your 8 glasses of water each day. Doing so will keep you hydrated, so you won’t feel thirsty and reach for a soda. Force yourself to drink at least half of your daily intake before allowing yourself a soda pop, if you are weaning yourself slowly. Add slices of citrus fruit or cucumber for added flavor without sugar or chemicals.
Check out our article on how to drink more water, and see our idea for great-tasting water below.

Don’t Beat Yourself Up

Finally, be gentle on yourself as you work to overcome your soda pop habit. Understand that feeling tired, sluggish and even irritable is completely normal as your body is likely dependent on the caffeine in pop. Go to bed a little earlier than usual and take naps whenever possible to counteract any fatigue you experience. Take walks, write in a journal and talk with friends to get past grouchiness or mood swings. These feelings will pass and before you know it, you will have successfully stopped drinking pop.
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Friday, January 18, 2013

Avoid Dehydration

Hydration

How to Beat the Number One Nutrition-Related Cause of Poor Performance

By: Katie Davis | January 15, 2013
From :http://www.stack.com/2013/01/15/dehydration/

What's the number one nutrition-related cause of poor performance? Dehydration. It takes only a two percent level of dehydration in your body to trigger a drop in performance. During an intense practice, athletes lose body weight due to sweat and use of muscle carbohydrate stores. So if a 150-pound athlete were to lose only three pounds during activity, he or she would be greatly affecting his or her training efforts.
What can you do to assure you stay hydrated before, during and after practice?

Start early

Be sure to drink 16 ounces (two cups) of water as soon as you wake up in the morning. Put a water bottle or glass of water right next to your bed as a reminder and so you have no excuse.

Be consistent

Properly hydrating is about what you do all day, not just during practice. Carry a water bottle with you and drink enough fluids during the day to maintain the color of your urine pale yellow or lighter. Another signal is thirst. If you are thirsty, you are already one percent dehydrated, so drink to stay ahead of thirst. Continue hydrating the entire day until bedtime.


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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Water, The Original Energy Drink




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Report Finds Spike In Energy Drink-Related Emergency Room Visits

From http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/01/16/report-finds-spike-in-energy-drink-related-emergency-room-visits/
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Energy drinks are the fastest growing segment of the carbonated soft drink market.
Trouble is, most people don’t realize that they can be hazardous to their health and the Food and Drug Administration is already investigating the safety of energy drinks after a number of deaths were linked to them, CBS 2′s Dr. Max Gomez reported.
The beverages are super popular, especially with young adults.
College junior Allen Abrishame, 20, works late nights at a restaurant, so he uses them to stay awake.
“During the middle of the shift, I’ll get tired and knock one down,” Abrishame said.
But the drinks are landing more and more people in the emergency room.
“The first question I ask when I see a young person with a rapid heart beat and anxiety is ‘Have you taken any energy drinks?’” said Dr. Stephen Meldon, the Vice Chair of the Emergency Services Institute at the Cleveland Clinic.
A report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said ER visits doubled in the last four years from about 10,000 to more than 20,000.
Doctors said those high doses of caffeine and other additives can cause a number of reactions.
“It’s really going to be symptoms of taking a stimulant…so you’re going to have nervousness, rapid heart rate, anxiety,” Meldon said.
In recent years sales have soared for the top three energy drink companies. — Red Bull, Monster and Rockstar and marketers main target is young people.
The government report found those same young people, ages 18-25, were the most common age group to need emergency treatment.
“I get really jittery, I get really, really hyper. It makes me want to pace and I just don’t feel good, and once the energy drink wears off, I have a really bad headache,” said 19-year-old freshman nursing student Victoria Benson.
The American Beverage Association criticized the report, saying many of those who end up in the ER were also consuming alcohol or drugs.
About half of the ER visits were for people who combined energy drinks with alcohol or stimulant drugs like Adderall or Ritali.
CBS 2′s Gomez reported that three energy drinks is the equivalent of 15 cups of coffee and said people using them should limit themselves to one every few hours
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Cold Weather Hydration

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Read on the Web...Cold Weather Hydration, good article, great advice.
Story by
Rachel Booth,From: http://www.nola.com/running/index.ssf/2013/01/running_with_rachel_cold_weath.html

As we all know hydration, or sometimes the lack thereof, is an important factor when running and exercising in the hot weather of Louisiana. We understand the heat and humidity can take a toll on our body if we aren’t diligent about staying on top of hydration. But have you ever thought of hydration to be as important in cold weather?
Well, hydration is just as crucial in cooler temperatures as it is in warmer temperatures, but it's often forgotten when you'd rather reach for coffee and lattes instead of water.

 Local runner Rachel Booth says the risk of dehydration is just as high in cold weather as in warm weather, so it's important to drink water and take precautions all the time.  
In the winter months people often think, “Since it’s cold out, I’m not sweating as much." Well, you are right on one thing – it is cold – but you still sweat. The difference is the sweat isn’t dripping off you like it would in late July.
During the cooler months, cold air, wind chill, and shivering can all contribute to dehydration. So if you maintain your normal exercise regimen through the cooler temperatures while considering the dehydration risk factors, then decide you don’t need to drink as many fluids, you are setting yourself up for disaster. Your body still needs water to maintain normal functions, so just as you would on hot summer days, carry on with your fluid intake to avoid the effects of dehydration.
A couple of signs that you should consider drinking more water are if you aren’t going to the bathroom for several hours at a time, or your urine is very yellow. I'll never forget a text my mother-in-law sent me one day when she was visiting and helping with my children. It said: “Your 3-year-old daughter just told me she had to drink more water because her pee was too yellow.” Apparently, my mother-in-law asked where she learned that and my daughter replied, “Mommy told me.” I guess all this time my daughter was listening.
With that being said, I need to practice what I preach because I know I am very guilty of not drinking as much water in the winter. I am quickly reminded of that fact as soon as I start my run and my right-side side stitch appears. I immediately begin to scold myself as I am running along looking for the next water fountain.
To avoid this situation, I am working on taking my father-in-law’s method of remembering to drink water for the day. In the morning he puts out at least six bottles of water on the counter. He says that by the end of the day he needs to drink them all or he hasn’t met his mark. While those bottles of water should increase with greater exercise, if we all adopt a method such as this, we can remind ourselves to keep drinking our water and stay on top of the hydration game.
While you are more likely to lose water from your body in the warm months, you can be even more susceptible to become dehydrated in the cooler months, so don’t forget that keeping hydrated year-round is essential. Your running and exercise performance depends on it.
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Monday, January 14, 2013

+Gulp Some Water




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Feel Better and Live Longer

From http://www.doorcountydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=28&id=61248#.UPP6wu-LNI4

The human body is mostly made up of water, about 60% of it. Therefore, it is essential to our survival that this fluid be replenished to maintain adequate levels of hydration. How much water should a person drink? That answer is variable, and depends on a person's size, activity level, climate and nutritional intake. A good rule of thumb is the “8-8oz glasses a day” rule. This adds up to 1.9 liters per day and is easy to remember. The Institute of Medicine recommends 3 liters of water for men and 2.2 liters of water for women, per day. This is a bit more than the 8 by 8 rule, however you will also be able to obtain about 20% of your water intake from food if you are eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
The importance of water and hydration is highlighted when we take a look at some of the benefits of drinking it. 
  • Joint movement: The cells in your body absorb the fluid which plumps up cellular membranes. This will moisturize, lubricate and cushion the membranes of our joints, muscles and cartilage.
  • Healthier looking skin: Drinking water will help keep your skin moisturized, especially during these dry winter months. Stay hydrated to prevent chapped lips, flaky skin, and dry eyes. You'll look better and feel better!
  • Transportation of nutrients: eating foods high in water content can not only provide you with essential water, but also essential nutrients and electrolytes. Try fruits like canataloupe, peaches and strawberries which are rich in potassium.  Enjoy citrus fruits that are high in the antioxidant, Vitamin C, to help maintain cartilage and joint flexibility and boost your immune system. And don't forget broccoli, which is about 90% water and contains antioxidants that can reduce your risk of cancer.
  • Weight loss: Research shows that drinking a glass of water before meals can curb your appetite, helping you eat less. Did you know that one of the first signs of dehydration is hunger? Next time you get a craving, try drinking an 8 oz glass of water.  Increasing your water consumption can boost your metabolism, so drink up to burn more calories. Water will also contribute to weight loss by flushing toxins and waste products out of the body.
The health benefits of drinking more water are numerous. Adding in a few extra glasses of water a day, could get you on track to “Feel Better and Live Longer!”.
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Hydration Life Skills

 
 
Basic life skills are vital and simple and critical for kids "of all ages"..
They include early learning wisdom that we all use throughout our lifetime.
Some life skill examples include (but are not limited to):
Look both ways before crossing the street...
Don't touch that...it's hot !
Hydrate (like plants do) by drinking water; not sugar, not fructose..
Pass it on...thanks.

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Monday, January 7, 2013

+Control Your Hydration Life Path

 
From http://iboomer.com/Trending-detail/the-7-deadly-sins-of-soda-consumption/

The 7 Deadly Sins Of Soda Consumption

Posted July 18, 2012 by AdminBonhill in


We all know that drinking soda isn’t doing us any good but check out these stats! Click on the pic to enlarge!!

soft drink (also called sodapopcoke, soda popfizzy drinktonicseltzermineral,  sparkling water or carbonated beverage) is a beverage that typically contains water (often, but not always carbonated water), usually a sweetener, and usually a flavoring agent. The sweetener may be sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, sugar substitutes (in the case of diet drinks) or a combination of these.
Soft drinks may also contain caffeine, colorings, preservatives and other ingredients.
Soft drinks are called “soft” in contrast to “hard drinks” (alcoholic beverages). Small amounts of alcohol may be present in a soft drink, but the alcohol content must be less than 0.5% of the total volume if the drink is to be considered non-alcoholic.
Widely sold soft drink flavors are cola, cherry, lemon-lime, root beer, orange, grape, vanilla, ginger ale, fruit punch, and sparkling lemonade.
Soft drinks may be served chilled or at room temperature. They are rarely heated.
In the late 18th century, scientists made important progress in replicating naturally carbonated mineral waters. In 1767, Englishman Joseph Priestley first discovered a method of infusing water with carbon dioxide to make carbonated water  when he suspended a bowl of distilled water above a beer vat at a local brewery in Leeds, England. His invention of carbonated water (also known as soda water) is the major and defining component of most soft drinks.
Priestley found that water treated in this manner had a pleasant taste, and he offered it to friends as a refreshing drink. In 1772, Priestley published a paper entitled Impregnating Water with Fixed Air in which he describes dripping oil of vitriol (or sulfuric acid as it is now called) onto chalk to produce carbon dioxide gas, and encouraging the gas to dissolve into an agitated bowl of water.
Another Englishman, John Mervin Nooth, improved Priestley’s design and sold his apparatus for commercial use in pharmacies. Swedish chemist Torbern Bergman invented a generating apparatus that made carbonated water from chalk by the use of sulfuric acid. Bergman’s apparatus allowed imitation mineral water to be produced in large amounts. Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius started to add flavors (spices, juices, and wine) to carbonated water in the late 18th century. 
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Friday, January 4, 2013

Winter Hydration from Gulpwater®


 














Stay Warm - Just Remember to Gulpwater®.

Winter hydration is important - make it your 2013 new year's resolution.

"There's more to preparing for the cold weather than just the layered clothing. Proper nutrition is important, and one thing that we found, and I think a lot of people don't realize, is hydration is real important in this type of weather. We know it's important in the summertime, but it's also important in winter and we stress that with our people."

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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

New Year Resolutions

 

 Have a Great 2013.. start it off by simply Gulping water - not sugar, not fructose.

From
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-01/fructose-tied-to-obesity-as-study-shows-it-doesn-t-cut-appetite.html

Fructose Tied to Obesity as Study Shows It Doesn’t Cut Appetite


Fructose, a sweetener found on many food labels, may contribute to weight gain and obesity because it has minimal effect on brain regions that control appetite, a study by Yale University researchers found.
The research, published yesterday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, is the first to compare the human brain’s response to both fructose and glucose, two types of simple sugars used separately and together to sweeten food.
Fructose crystals at a width of 950 micrometers. Photographer: Scimat via Getty Images
A cut stem of sugar cane stands in a field in north of Bangkok, Thailand. Fructose is largely derived within the food industry from sugar cane, beets and corn. Photographer: Dario Pignatelli/Bloomberg
Researchers have long suspected that increased consumption of food flavored with fructose, a substance sweeter to the taste than glucose, may contribute to the U.S. obesity epidemic. The latest study used brain imaging to measure activity after the sweeteners were consumed. It found that only glucose had the ability to reduce blood flow in areas of the brain that regulate appetite, stopping people from wanting to eat more.
The data “surely suggest that it’s probably not in your best interest to have high fructose-containing drinks because they’re not going to cause you to be full, and you’ll tend to consume more calories,” said Robert Sherwin, a professor of medicine at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, in a telephone interview.
The brain requires glucose as a fuel, Sherwin said. When there isn’t enough in the body, it turns on cells to try to get a person to eat more. Once glucose levels rise, the brain turns those cells off. The study found that fructose doesn’t have the ability to operate that off switch, he said.
“If you don’t turn off the areas of the brain that are driving you to eat, you have a tendency to eat more than you would,” Sherwin said.

Obesity Epidemic

Better understanding of how certain foods and obesity affect the brain and body is important, researchers have said, at a time when the number of obese American adults has more than doubled in the past 30 years to about 78 million.
The study included 20 healthy adults who underwent Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The researchers found a “significantly greater” reduction in blood flow after glucose ingestion, reducing activation of the hypothalamus, insula and striatum, brain areas that regulate food motivation and reward processing.
Glucose, the main type of sugar in the blood, is the top source of energy for the body’s cells. It comes from fruits, vegetables and other foods we eat, such as starches that the body breaks down into glucose. The healthiest source for glucose is natural complex carbohydrates like fruits and vegetables, Sherwin said.

Fructose Sweetest

Fructose is largely derived within the food industry from sugar cane, beets and corn. It’s added to foods and drinks because it is so sweet, helping food maintain its sweetness over longer periods of time and through the freezing process. While corn is also high in glucose, high-fructose corn syrup that’s added to processed foods, sodas, juices and sauces is made by adding fructose to corn syrup.
Jonathan Purnell, a professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland who wrote an accompanying editorial in the journal with colleague Damien Fair, said based on these results people should avoid processed and refined foods and drinks that contain fructose as well as glucose and eat more natural foods to reverse the trend in weight gain.
“It’s not that we are what we eat but what we eat influences what we become,” Purnell said in a Dec. 28 telephone interview. Future studies are needed to see what effect fructose has under real world conditions where people in the trial are eating and drinking typical foods.
To contact the reporter on this story: Nicole Ostrow in New York at nostrow1@bloomberg.net
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Reg Gale at rgale5@bloomberg.net
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