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Human body needs fluid balance, not just water
Wednesday June 06, 2012 04:01:29 PM,
IANS
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Sydney: Drinking lots
of water alone is not necessarily good or won't get you to lose
weight. Fluid intake through other beverages can be equally
beneficial, says an expert in Australia who researched on the
subject.
"Our bodies need about two litres of fluids daily, not two litres
of water specifically," said Spero Tsindos from La Trobe
University, who examined why we consume so much water.
"Thirty years ago you didn't see a plastic water bottle anywhere,
now they appear as fashion accessories. As tokens of instant
gratification and symbolism, the very bottle itself is seen as
cool and hip," Tsindos was quoted as saying in the Australian and
New Zealand Journal of Public Health.
"Drinking large amounts of water does not alone cause weight loss.
A low-calorie diet is also required," he said, according to a
university statement.
"Research has also revealed that water in food eaten has a greater
benefit in weight reduction than avoiding foods altogether. We
should be telling people that beverages like tea and coffee
contribute to a person's fluid needs and despite their caffeine
content, do not lead to dehydration."
"We need to maintain fluid balance and should drink water, but
also consider fluid in unprocessed fruits and vegetables and
juices," added Tsindos.
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