Drink lots of water when it's warm Final Edition

Milk and juice provide fluid, along with important vitamins and minerals. Beverages that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, and some soft drinks are not good sources to hydrate your body because caffeine acts as a diuretic, causing your body to lose water. Alcohol has the same diuretic effect. I...

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Published inSpectator (Hamilton. 1994)
Main Author Senson, Christine
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Hamilton, Ont Torstar Syndication Services, a Division of Toronto Star Newspapers Limited 09.06.2001
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Summary:Milk and juice provide fluid, along with important vitamins and minerals. Beverages that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, and some soft drinks are not good sources to hydrate your body because caffeine acts as a diuretic, causing your body to lose water. Alcohol has the same diuretic effect. In a blender, liquefy 1 cup (250 mL) of fresh or frozen berries (any combination), 1 banana, and 1/4 cup (50 mL) of milk. Then add 3/ 4 cup (175 mL) milk and 3/4 cup (175 ml) lower-fat yogurt (vanilla or other flavour that complements berries). Christine Senson is a registered dietitian. If you have questions, phone 905- 546-3630, fax 546-3658, or write to Nutrition and Physical Activity Promotion Program, Healthy Lifestyles and Disease Prevention Branch, Social and Public Health Services Department, 71 Main St. W., Hamilton ON L8P 4Y5.
ISSN:1189-9417