September/October 2001
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Do Coffee And Tea Count Toward The Eight Cups Of Water I Should Drink Each Day?
Caffeinated beverages let you retain only about 50 percent of the water in them. Milk, fruits, and vegetables are 90 - 99 percent water, while fruit juice and yogurt are 80 - 89 percent water, and all count toward your daily water dose.
The best way to know if you're staying hydrated is to use your thirst as a guide. But during hot and humid summer days, the better indicator is urine color. If it is cloudy and yellow, drink more water. A clear and pale color indicates your body is getting the liquid it needs.
Water also stimulates the production of saliva, which is your mouth's first defense against plaque. It is important to drink even more water as you age, since saliva output decreases with age.
Via Northern Virginia The Pouch, via GLO Contact, May 2001, Inside Out On-line Sep/Oct 2001.
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