Eight Glasses (Portions) of Water Per Day Continues
Eight portions of fluid per day (continue).
We continue with our discussion with the eight portions of water per day. This is not a hard and fast set of rules. It is merely a guideline.
What are suggested are eight (equivalent) portions of water in a typical day. My recommendation is to substitute and incorporate your diet intake into consideration as part of your daily eight water portions.
In the summer time, eat citrus fruits and count them as one-half to three-quarter portion or one full portion depending on the size of the citrus fruit.
The summer season fruits could be counted toward your daily eight. Examples are peaches, nectarines, cherries, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and various fruits and vegetables are possible substitutes. Watermelon, cantaloupe, and various seasonal melons are a good choice to eat on a daily basis. The more you eat, the less water you need to drink.
Fresh vegetables are plentiful in the summertime. Celery stick, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, salads, etc. are most beneficial in supplying the daily 8 portions.
In the wintertime, hot soups could count toward the eight portions. Have as many cup of soups throughout the day as possible to reach your eight portions. Hot chocolate, hot (green) tea, egg nog, apple cider, etc are other favorites.
For winter meal preparation, I suggest incorporating more soup in your menu. It is easy, nutritious, and inexpensive to prepare. Plus, you’ll arrive at your daily fluid goal without having to drink any water.
Here is a quick one paragraph on making soup. Beef soup. Buy beef shank with bones and ask your butcher for soup bones to make broth. Pick up carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, squash of your choice, and whatever vegetable you like.
In a large pot, place the bones in water and let it boil. When the water boils, skimmed off the fat from the top and toss away. Add water if necessary to be sure bone is submerged. Boil for 2-3 hours, then add carrots first, then onion, celery, and then potatoes. Consider adding brocoli and cauliflower. Lastly, add your squash and tomatoes. The reason for this sequence is to avoid your vegetable soup looking like mush.
When the vegetables are firm, turn off the fire. The retained heat in the water will continue to cook the vegetable. To add a little flavor, season with salt, pepper, spices of your choice, cilantros, chopped green onions, and parsley. Make the soup your signature soup. Put some love and passion into your work of art.
The same principle applies to a chicken base soup, pork base soup, or a combination of meats soup. Use your imagination to create the soup your family likes.
This should be enough for several meals, next day lunch, snacks, and so on.
We are indoors most of the time due to the cold in the winter. We constantly lose water through skin evaporation from household (indoor) heat. Household heat can insidiously cause wintertime dehydration. Most of us don’t think about dehydration in the winter. So, beware and drink about the same amount of fluid as the summer season.
Remember, alcoholic beverages are like diuretics. They increase the excretion of fluid from your body. So, if you plan on drinking alcohol, be conscientious to take in a little more fluid than normal for proper fluid replacement.
Think about how each portions of your intake is comparable to an 8-ounce fluid. Use common sense and rational thoughts to arrive at your daily requirements.
Eat sensibly and drink plenty of filtered water to preserve your health and well being.
We continue with our discussion with the eight portions of water per day. This is not a hard and fast set of rules. It is merely a guideline.
What are suggested are eight (equivalent) portions of water in a typical day. My recommendation is to substitute and incorporate your diet intake into consideration as part of your daily eight water portions.
In the summer time, eat citrus fruits and count them as one-half to three-quarter portion or one full portion depending on the size of the citrus fruit.
The summer season fruits could be counted toward your daily eight. Examples are peaches, nectarines, cherries, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and various fruits and vegetables are possible substitutes. Watermelon, cantaloupe, and various seasonal melons are a good choice to eat on a daily basis. The more you eat, the less water you need to drink.
Fresh vegetables are plentiful in the summertime. Celery stick, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, salads, etc. are most beneficial in supplying the daily 8 portions.
In the wintertime, hot soups could count toward the eight portions. Have as many cup of soups throughout the day as possible to reach your eight portions. Hot chocolate, hot (green) tea, egg nog, apple cider, etc are other favorites.
For winter meal preparation, I suggest incorporating more soup in your menu. It is easy, nutritious, and inexpensive to prepare. Plus, you’ll arrive at your daily fluid goal without having to drink any water.
Here is a quick one paragraph on making soup. Beef soup. Buy beef shank with bones and ask your butcher for soup bones to make broth. Pick up carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, squash of your choice, and whatever vegetable you like.
In a large pot, place the bones in water and let it boil. When the water boils, skimmed off the fat from the top and toss away. Add water if necessary to be sure bone is submerged. Boil for 2-3 hours, then add carrots first, then onion, celery, and then potatoes. Consider adding brocoli and cauliflower. Lastly, add your squash and tomatoes. The reason for this sequence is to avoid your vegetable soup looking like mush.
When the vegetables are firm, turn off the fire. The retained heat in the water will continue to cook the vegetable. To add a little flavor, season with salt, pepper, spices of your choice, cilantros, chopped green onions, and parsley. Make the soup your signature soup. Put some love and passion into your work of art.
The same principle applies to a chicken base soup, pork base soup, or a combination of meats soup. Use your imagination to create the soup your family likes.
This should be enough for several meals, next day lunch, snacks, and so on.
We are indoors most of the time due to the cold in the winter. We constantly lose water through skin evaporation from household (indoor) heat. Household heat can insidiously cause wintertime dehydration. Most of us don’t think about dehydration in the winter. So, beware and drink about the same amount of fluid as the summer season.
Remember, alcoholic beverages are like diuretics. They increase the excretion of fluid from your body. So, if you plan on drinking alcohol, be conscientious to take in a little more fluid than normal for proper fluid replacement.
Think about how each portions of your intake is comparable to an 8-ounce fluid. Use common sense and rational thoughts to arrive at your daily requirements.
Eat sensibly and drink plenty of filtered water to preserve your health and well being.
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