WATER- The adult human body is nearly 60 percent water, according to the Culinary Institute of America. According to Jonny Bowden, 'The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth,' our body is 83 percent water. Out muscles are 75 percent water. Our brain is 74 percent water and our bones are 22 percent water. Water contains no calories and is not a significant source of nutrients, but without it humans can survive only a few days. Water can be found in every cell in the human body and is critical to the body's chemical reactions. Water also:
Dissolves water-soluble vitamins, minerals, and other compounds to transport them to each cell via the bloodstream.
Removes impurities from the bloodstream and the body.
Cushions joints, organs, and sensitive tissue such as the spinal cord.
Maintains pressure on the eye's optic nerves for proper vision
Stabilizes blood pressure
Regulates body temperature.
We typically lose about two or three quarts of water, or anywhere from 8 to 12 cups of water, each day as our bodies use it to cleanse and cool process. We must replenish the water we lose every day because the body does not store excess water.
Most recommendations suggest a minimum of 8 glasses of water per day. It is possible to consider some of the foods we eat as a surprisingly good source of water. Some foods supply little or no water--vegetable oil is 100 percent fat and supplies no water, and other dense foods like nuts, honey, raisins, and Cheddar cheese are less than one-third water. Fruits and vegetables are extremely good sources of water. Broccoli and carrots, are comparable in water content to milk.
Fluids other than water can also contribute to the daily requirement. Milk and juice are adequate sources, and it appears that caffeinated beverages may be as well. People were told that caffeinated drinks didn't count because they were thought to cause a diuretic effect and could actually increase your body's need for additional water. A small study of eighteen adults demonstrated that there was no statistical difference in hydration levels when water or caffeinated beverages were consumed. Because this study was preliminary, it makes sense to moderate consumption of caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, since both are diuretics.
Jonny Bowden explains that there is an anecdotal water recommendation for weight loss and also for good general health. Divide your weight in two and drink that number of ounces a day. He states that there is no firm science to back it up, but that he has been using it for years, and as a basic guideline, it works quite well. Thanks again Jonny.
The Techniques of healthy cooking-The Culinary Institute of America
The 150 Healthiest food on Earth-Jonny Bowden
Dissolves water-soluble vitamins, minerals, and other compounds to transport them to each cell via the bloodstream.
Removes impurities from the bloodstream and the body.
Cushions joints, organs, and sensitive tissue such as the spinal cord.
Maintains pressure on the eye's optic nerves for proper vision
Stabilizes blood pressure
Regulates body temperature.
We typically lose about two or three quarts of water, or anywhere from 8 to 12 cups of water, each day as our bodies use it to cleanse and cool process. We must replenish the water we lose every day because the body does not store excess water.
Most recommendations suggest a minimum of 8 glasses of water per day. It is possible to consider some of the foods we eat as a surprisingly good source of water. Some foods supply little or no water--vegetable oil is 100 percent fat and supplies no water, and other dense foods like nuts, honey, raisins, and Cheddar cheese are less than one-third water. Fruits and vegetables are extremely good sources of water. Broccoli and carrots, are comparable in water content to milk.
Fluids other than water can also contribute to the daily requirement. Milk and juice are adequate sources, and it appears that caffeinated beverages may be as well. People were told that caffeinated drinks didn't count because they were thought to cause a diuretic effect and could actually increase your body's need for additional water. A small study of eighteen adults demonstrated that there was no statistical difference in hydration levels when water or caffeinated beverages were consumed. Because this study was preliminary, it makes sense to moderate consumption of caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, since both are diuretics.
Jonny Bowden explains that there is an anecdotal water recommendation for weight loss and also for good general health. Divide your weight in two and drink that number of ounces a day. He states that there is no firm science to back it up, but that he has been using it for years, and as a basic guideline, it works quite well. Thanks again Jonny.
The Techniques of healthy cooking-The Culinary Institute of America
The 150 Healthiest food on Earth-Jonny Bowden
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