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0000-457200137160004 Weekly EmailsEmail #1: Subject: What about other drinks?Sports drinks can help replace fluid, but beware of the drinks with more than 8% sugar. This can slow the absorption of water.Soda contains large amounts of sugar and sometimes caffeine. The sugar slows the absorption of water and the caffeine works as a diuretic – making you lose more water.Caffeine has a diuretic effect, causing you to have more frequent trips to the bathroom. By drinking large amounts of caffeinated beverages, you can actually dehydrate yourself fairly quickly. Instead of caffeinated coffee, tea, soda, etc., try decaf or drink one caffeinated beverage followed by a glass of water.Alcohol should be avoided as a fluid replacement substance. Alcohol is also a diuretic, is high in calories, and can fluctuate blood sugar.Juice often contains large amounts of sugar, which again can slow the absorption of water. Try to limit juice to 1–2 small glasses per day. Chose juices that contain 100% natural juice.Email #2:Subject: Understanding The Definition Of A “Drink”Not all drinks are created equal. The alcohol found in beer, wine, and distilled spirits is ethanol. A standard drink contains one-half ounce of ethanol—the amount you would find in a:12-ounce beer1-ounce shot of 100-proof distilled spirits4-ounce glass of table wineGenerally, this is the amount of ethanol that an individual can metabolize in about an hour. This is important information because some drinks may have more than one-half ounce of alcohol. This means that some drinks are equivalent to more than one “drink.” For example, some wine coolers have nearly twice the alcohol content as a “standard” drink.Also, it is important to remember that experts recommend sipping drinks as opposed to gulping them or “slamming” them.Email #3: Subject: 8 Hydration TIpsMake it a morning ritual. Many of us wake up dehydrated—drink two glasses of water in the morning, initiating the momentum to continue drinking water for the rest of the day. Add some lemon. Keep it In the clear. Clear urine usually indicates hydration; dark yellow shows dehydration. Make it hot. If you're in the mood for a hot drink, drink heated water. Drink when you have a snack attack. Sometimes our hunger is thirst masquerading as fake hunger. Drinking a cup or two of water will make you feel "full." Take baby steps. Don't expect to go from zero to 8 glasses overnight. Start with one glass of water in the morning and one at night, and build your way up from there. Cheap cheap. Water at restaurants is FREE! Keep water handy. Always have a full glass of water near you when you’re working. Email #4: Subject: Tips for drinking more waterKeep Track—Keeping track of how much water you're drinking will help you meet your water goals for the day. This increases awareness and accountability for personal hydration.Set a Reminder—If you're likely to forget about water, set a timer or alarm on your watch, cell phone or computer. Schedule them throughout the day to help maintain consistent water intakePurify—If you don't like the taste of tap water invest in a home water purifier or filtration system. It will make regular water taste more like the bottled variety, and is much cheaper004 Weekly EmailsEmail #1: Subject: What about other drinks?Sports drinks can help replace fluid, but beware of the drinks with more than 8% sugar. This can slow the absorption of water.Soda contains large amounts of sugar and sometimes caffeine. The sugar slows the absorption of water and the caffeine works as a diuretic – making you lose more water.Caffeine has a diuretic effect, causing you to have more frequent trips to the bathroom. By drinking large amounts of caffeinated beverages, you can actually dehydrate yourself fairly quickly. Instead of caffeinated coffee, tea, soda, etc., try decaf or drink one caffeinated beverage followed by a glass of water.Alcohol should be avoided as a fluid replacement substance. Alcohol is also a diuretic, is high in calories, and can fluctuate blood sugar.Juice often contains large amounts of sugar, which again can slow the absorption of water. Try to limit juice to 1–2 small glasses per day. Chose juices that contain 100% natural juice.Email #2:Subject: Understanding The Definition Of A “Drink”Not all drinks are created equal. The alcohol found in beer, wine, and distilled spirits is ethanol. A standard drink contains one-half ounce of ethanol—the amount you would find in a:12-ounce beer1-ounce shot of 100-proof distilled spirits4-ounce glass of table wineGenerally, this is the amount of ethanol that an individual can metabolize in about an hour. This is important information because some drinks may have more than one-half ounce of alcohol. This means that some drinks are equivalent to more than one “drink.” For example, some wine coolers have nearly twice the alcohol content as a “standard” drink.Also, it is important to remember that experts recommend sipping drinks as opposed to gulping them or “slamming” them.Email #3: Subject: 8 Hydration TIpsMake it a morning ritual. Many of us wake up dehydrated—drink two glasses of water in the morning, initiating the momentum to continue drinking water for the rest of the day. Add some lemon. Keep it In the clear. Clear urine usually indicates hydration; dark yellow shows dehydration. Make it hot. If you're in the mood for a hot drink, drink heated water. Drink when you have a snack attack. Sometimes our hunger is thirst masquerading as fake hunger. Drinking a cup or two of water will make you feel "full." Take baby steps. Don't expect to go from zero to 8 glasses overnight. Start with one glass of water in the morning and one at night, and build your way up from there. Cheap cheap. Water at restaurants is FREE! Keep water handy. Always have a full glass of water near you when you’re working. Email #4: Subject: Tips for drinking more waterKeep Track—Keeping track of how much water you're drinking will help you meet your water goals for the day. This increases awareness and accountability for personal hydration.Set a Reminder—If you're likely to forget about water, set a timer or alarm on your watch, cell phone or computer. Schedule them throughout the day to help maintain consistent water intakePurify—If you don't like the taste of tap water invest in a home water purifier or filtration system. It will make regular water taste more like the bottled variety, and is much cheaper0000-457200114300000 ................
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