The idea that we should drink around 1.5 litres of water a day to stay healthy is a myth, according to Australian nutritionists. Indeed, many now argue that the notion of “pure” water as the sole tool to healthy hydration has been solely prompted by advertising gimmicks on the part of the mineral water industry.
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Experts say that a soda drink, a tea or coffee, or even a beer, will work just as well.
A conference due to be hosted by the British Nutrition Foundation in September is set to debate the issue of water and health. Dr Gail Goldberg, from the foundation, commented: “There is this argument that caffeine and alcohol-based drinks are dehydrating so that there is a negative effect in drinking them. But although there is some effect, you are not going to lose more liquid than you gain by having a cup of coffee or a pint of beer.”
Similarly, Olympic athletes advisor Ron Maughan, told the Daily Telegraph (Sydney): “If you fancy topping up your fluid levels with a shandy or light beer on a hot summer night, that is perfectly fine.”
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