I used to drink a lot of soft drinks, etc and have started to only drink water. I know it cleans out the system very well, and is good for other reasons, but what are the cons to this if any??
2007-11-05 14:56:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Why would there be cons? What do you think people did before there were soft drinks, coffee, tea, juices, etc. readily available. You are probably drinking the healthiest and most pure means of hydration. Good for you!
2007-11-05 15:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by dddanse 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The only cons that come to mind is that some drinks other than water are infused with vitamins and electrolytes that your body might not otherwise get. Many of the vitamins infused in drinks and foods, our bodies cannot readily make and therefore it is supplied in foods and drinks most often consumed. Granted, water is the best substance for your body since it makes up 75% of it. However, if a person does not receive the appropriate amounts of the vitamins and minerals then deficiencies can occur, causing severe illness. To remedy this, simply take a multivitamin.
2007-11-05 15:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by sterlingtears 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A few years ago, during a college hazing ritual, they forced this guy to drink 2 gallons of water in just a couple of minutes. Shortly there after, he became very ill and was rushed to the hospital where he died. The cause of death was drowning due to the cells in his body couldn't process and expel the liquid fast enough and no oxygen could feed the cells. That's about what it would take so you aren't going to die. There are some issues with washing away too much of the minerals so make sure you eat as usual.
2016-05-28 01:49:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way, water is the best thing you an drink and you will know how much you need. They say 10 to 12 full glasses per day is normal. Keep up the good work..
2007-11-05 15:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Drinking water is good for you but it doesn't have all the vitamins & nutrients as some fruit juices or gatorade/powerade has. I drink a lot of water myself but sometimes when I drink too much of it, I don't feel replenished. Then I have to drink something else. Juices & sports drinks are not bad for but do have a lot of sugar in them. Try lite drinks.
2007-11-05 15:11:03 · answer #5 · answered by Ms Starr 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Water is the best thing you can drink. You'll see an improvement in your skin and hair. Be careful not to drink too much water. Check this site.
2007-11-05 15:04:59 · answer #6 · answered by JRM 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Back when I wasn't a caffeine addict, all I drank was water too. The only issue that I can think of is that when you drink juice and some teas, you get vitamins and antioxidants. But if you eat healthy and take your vitamins, then it shouldn't be a problem.
2007-11-05 15:08:47 · answer #7 · answered by Serpentine Fire 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
no cons at all. As long as you are eating well, if you drank water and only water, good for you. I prefer a cup of tea or coffee also, but water does flush your body. The empty calories in soda and alcohol are not as good for you as water.
2007-11-05 16:59:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Water is the best thing to drink. Far superior to anything else.
2007-11-05 15:49:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's great to drink mostly water, but once in awhile you should drink milk as well because milk is extrememly good for you too.
2007-11-05 15:42:22 · answer #10 · answered by just some girl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋