Health News
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
We?re always hearing how important it is to ?hydrate? and keep your fluid intake up. While it?s clearly important to downsize liquid calories, people are always asking me what else they can drink instead of water. I?ve heard all kinds of reasons, from ?it?s so boring,? to ?it has an off taste? to ?I don?t trust tap water? to ?I?m sick of it.? If this sounds familiar, read on!
A new product just hit the market that makes it easy to perk up your water ? in any form, whether from the tap, a water cooler, or bottled. Called MiO (Italian for ?mine?), it?s described as a liquid water enhancer, and comes in multiple fruit flavors and a couple of teas. Packaged in a small tear-drop shaped bottle ? you simply squirt a small amount in your water. Totally portable and convenient, and no mess. Plus, YOU control the taste ? as the intensity of flavor and sweetness is based on how much you choose to add. Available in the drink aisle of your local supermarket, it contains a low-calorie sweetener combination, so it?s great for dieters and diabetics.
While a slice of lemon or lime, or splash of juice is always an option to give your water a little kick - it?s not always convenient. Give MiO a try, if you?re looking for something new and different ? and let me know how you like it!
- Poll Gauges Kentuckians' Consumption, Sources And Opinions Of Drinking Water; E. Ky. Likes Bottled Water More Than Other Areas
Drinking water is necessary for the human body to work properly. Because one can consume water through drinking other beverages or eating foods like lettuce, tomatoes, oranges and melons, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does...
- Just Say No To Liquid Calories
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Why do we always hear so much about ?cutting liquid calories? for a healthier diet? It?s because most of these sources contain loads of calories without any nutritional benefit. Liquid calories are a hidden source of sugars (and...
- Fueling Your Workout
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom I?m often asked what?s the best way to keep your body fueled during exercise. The answer depends on both the intensity of your exercise as well as the duration of the activity. While many of us feel like professional athletes...
- Take Tea And See!
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom While liquid calories can add hundreds of extra daily calories, a tasty, calorie free option is tea. While green tea is richest in health-promoting antioxidants, other teas (like white and black teas) are also good sources. Studies...
- Choosing Healthy Drink Options
by Jason Bosley-Smith, CSCS, Live Well @ LifeBridge Did you know that a 20-ounce soda has about 17 teaspoons of sugar and over 200 calories? While many of us focus on food when we think of controlling calories, how often do we stop and think about our...
Health News
Perk Up Your Water!
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
We?re always hearing how important it is to ?hydrate? and keep your fluid intake up. While it?s clearly important to downsize liquid calories, people are always asking me what else they can drink instead of water. I?ve heard all kinds of reasons, from ?it?s so boring,? to ?it has an off taste? to ?I don?t trust tap water? to ?I?m sick of it.? If this sounds familiar, read on!
A new product just hit the market that makes it easy to perk up your water ? in any form, whether from the tap, a water cooler, or bottled. Called MiO (Italian for ?mine?), it?s described as a liquid water enhancer, and comes in multiple fruit flavors and a couple of teas. Packaged in a small tear-drop shaped bottle ? you simply squirt a small amount in your water. Totally portable and convenient, and no mess. Plus, YOU control the taste ? as the intensity of flavor and sweetness is based on how much you choose to add. Available in the drink aisle of your local supermarket, it contains a low-calorie sweetener combination, so it?s great for dieters and diabetics.
While a slice of lemon or lime, or splash of juice is always an option to give your water a little kick - it?s not always convenient. Give MiO a try, if you?re looking for something new and different ? and let me know how you like it!
- Poll Gauges Kentuckians' Consumption, Sources And Opinions Of Drinking Water; E. Ky. Likes Bottled Water More Than Other Areas
Drinking water is necessary for the human body to work properly. Because one can consume water through drinking other beverages or eating foods like lettuce, tomatoes, oranges and melons, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does...
- Just Say No To Liquid Calories
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Why do we always hear so much about ?cutting liquid calories? for a healthier diet? It?s because most of these sources contain loads of calories without any nutritional benefit. Liquid calories are a hidden source of sugars (and...
- Fueling Your Workout
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom I?m often asked what?s the best way to keep your body fueled during exercise. The answer depends on both the intensity of your exercise as well as the duration of the activity. While many of us feel like professional athletes...
- Take Tea And See!
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom While liquid calories can add hundreds of extra daily calories, a tasty, calorie free option is tea. While green tea is richest in health-promoting antioxidants, other teas (like white and black teas) are also good sources. Studies...
- Choosing Healthy Drink Options
by Jason Bosley-Smith, CSCS, Live Well @ LifeBridge Did you know that a 20-ounce soda has about 17 teaspoons of sugar and over 200 calories? While many of us focus on food when we think of controlling calories, how often do we stop and think about our...