Monday Morning Boost #011
- The effects of drinking water temperature on your body
- The importance of fascia
- How resistance training improves your health
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Is There an Optimal Temperature for Drinking Water?
A client recently asked us if there's any evidence for optimal drinking water temperature and its effects on the body influencing hydration, digestion, and overall comfort. Here’s how different temperatures can affect the body:
1) Cold Water
- Hydration: Cold water can be more refreshing, encouraging people to drink more, especially during exercise or hot weather.
- Metabolism: Drinking cold water may cause a slight increase in energy expenditure as the body works to warm the water to body temperature.
2) Room Temperature Water
- Comfort: Room temperature water is often easier to drink in larger quantities, and absorbed more quickly, which can help with hydration. Liquids with dissolved salts and/or sugars are also absorbed more quickly.
- Digestion: It’s thought to aid digestion better than cold water, as it doesn’t shock the system and may promote smoother gastric function.
3) Warm or Hot Water
- Digestion: Warm water can help relax the digestive tract, potentially aiding digestion and relieving constipation.
Overall, the temperature of drinking water may have mild effects on absorption, digestion, and metabolism, but it generally doesn't have a dramatic impact on hydration or health. Choose whatever temperature you’ll drink most readily and that tastes the best to you.
Citations:
Water Temperature, Voluntary Drinking and Fluid Balance in Dehydrated Taekwondo Athletes
Article We Like
Treating the fascial system can lead to less pain, better movement, and improved health. Here's a great article from the New York Times on the subject:
The Tissue That Connects Our Muscles May Be a Key to Better Health
Podcast We Like
Resistance training is a hugely important part of an overall exercise routine, especially as you age. Here's a fantastic podcast from Dr. Mark Hyman that explains why:
Why Weight Training Is Key to Longevity & Fighting Chronic Disease
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