Plain water, coffee or milk? Sports or energy drinks? Our ideas about what we ought to be drinking, and how much, are confounded by half-truths. Here's what the science says
RECENTLY, I have become somewhat obsessed with a new index on my smartwatch that purports to calculate whether I am sufficiently hydrated. The idea is to prompt the wearer to drink enough fluids to avoid dehydration. A watch tracking hydration might sound like a gimmick, but new research suggests there could be lasting health effects to being even mildly dehydrated.
One stumbling block I have faced on my hydration mission is that I find plain water, well, plain boring. But these days, there are myriad other types of fluid available, from sports and energy drinks to coconut water. Then there’s my personal favourite: coffee.
Our notions about what we ought to be drinking are confounded by half-truths and questionable health claims. So, here is a guide to modern hydration, cutting through the hype to discover the science about what we really should be drinking – and how much.
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