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Originally Posted by MrAbbott
I drank three glasses of cola today... it was so hot, I couldn't resist. I've heard only water hydrates you as it should be and that packed juices contain far too much sugar compared to naturally squeezed ones. I don't know why things shouldn't be easier  , there are so many variables nowadays, even when choosing omega 3 vitamins you have to check for purity. |
No. Naturally squeezed fruit juices still pack a ton of sugar. Ideally, you should not drink either cola or fruit juices except on rare occasions as a treat. Invest time, ingenuity and creativity in finding healthy hydrating options. Fruit and herb essence flavored water, especially ice cold, can be an option for you. Experiment with just putting fruit and herbs, such as mint, into a jug of water and chilling it in the fridge. When you find a recipe that is palatable for you, you can buy a water bottle with an insert where you put the stuff you want to infuse the water with, and then you can take the chilled bottle with you when you go out. This is a very serious problem that you are drinking, gasp, 3 colas when it is hot. You simply should not be doing that. Try also mineral water, such as San Pellegrino, one glass a day (chilled, as you will probably like it better). Weak tea is good and you can flavor it by putting green apples, cranberries, lemon slices into the hot tea and then taking them out (although I eat the apples and the cranberries after they get softened by hot water: I like their flavor). I also cook dried fruit, discard it and drink the resultant water, chilled. If you do not like the taste of plain water (I do not, unless I am really tired from exercise and then cold water tastes delicious to me), try electrolytes, such as Smartwater, but do not drink sports drinks or Vitamin water. All you need is water plus electrolytes.
This is a huge problem in your life that needs fixing. You will be able to fix it with time if you are persistent, creative, and consistent. I am glad you posted about it.
I also recommend that preventively you take Metformin, 500 mg three times a day. By the way, it is now a very fashionable medication and many fit and healthy people take it in the belief that it will prolong their lives. It is generally very safe and extremely well studied due to its tenure in the world of medicine, but some people cannot tolerate it due to gastrointestinal side effects. You won't know if you can tolerate it until you try. Treat it as your extra dose of prevention.