It’s important for your body to have plenty of fluids each day. Water helps you digest your food, absorb nutrients, and then get rid of the unused waste.
With age, some people may lose their sense of thirst. To further complicate matters, some medicines might make it even more important to have plenty of fluids.
Drinking enough fluids every day also is essential. Check with your doctor, however, if you’ve been told to limit how much you drink.
Try these tips for getting enough fluids:
- Try to add
liquids throughout the day.
- Take sips from a glass of water, milk, or juice between bites during meals.
- Have a cup of
low-fat soup as an afternoon snack.
- Drink a full
glass of water if you need to take a pill.
- Have a glass of
water before you exercise or go outside to garden, or walk,
especially on a hot day.
- Remember, water
is a good way to add fluids to your daily routine without adding
calories.
- Drink fat-free or
low-fat milk, or other drinks without added sugars.
- If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so sensibly and in moderation. That means up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks for men.
- Don’t stop
drinking liquids if you have a urinary control problem.
Talk with your doctor about treatment.
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I mainly drink water or coffee. Funny thing a lady I know was over visiting and told me I needed to have more stuff to drink. I said I have plenty of water and coffee. I don't need anything else.
ReplyDeleteI drink lots of water, always have. Yes, it is a good fill-up so that I snack less too.
ReplyDeleteNice work Mary. Staying hydrated is essential where I live because it's in the desert and dying is quickly done if you don't stay well hydrated. Some people here don't seem to understand that, they say they're not thirsty. If you wait until you feel thirsty, it could be too late. Thanks for a good post that we all need to read and heed.
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