That probably sounds weird, but its necessary to combat dehydration. Yes, coffee has some health benefits. Sure, it’s made with hot water. However, that “hot water” has diuretic effects, because of the ground coffee. On it’s own, coffee naturally increases trips to the rest room. So, it’s not dehydrating you right away. Withou a buffer, it’ll get you to that point faster. It’s important to be mindful of what coffee is doing to your body.
In my case, I limit myself to (2) 10 oz cups of coffees a day. Anymore than that and I can’t replace the water that coffee drinking is taking from my body. Next thing you know, I’ve got a dehydration headache. Those dont go away quickly no matter how fast you drink water, because you’re not supposed to chug water. The idea is to stay hydrated to maintain balance. Chugging water to offset a coffee habit is only going to put strain on your body. You can only hold so much fluid at any given time. So rushing to reset your body will only cause discomfort.
The reason I’m bringing this up is because people who have access to water consume it pretty regularly during hot/warm seasons. The climate creates a need. Cold seasons require more thought. The body doesnt send as many noticably uncomfortable signs of dehydration. We’re more inclined to consume hot drinks during this time as well. Everyone isn’t in the habit of consuming plain hot water. Remember its the added ingredients that effect what a hot drink does to your body. Not the water. If you’re interested in drinking warm water, go for it. Some people across the globe drink water this way.
This is a reminder that enjoying limited time fall drinks are nice, but your body needs to stay hydrated during the winter too. There are many seasonal foods that have diuretic compounds. These factors contribute to why dehydration headaches occur year-round. When the environment doesnt match the symptoms we’re feeling. We dont automatically think that more water is the answer. I hope this post helps you reflect on the ratio of water to other beverages you’re have during the holiday season. Stay safe and hydrated!
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