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Water has a very important role for human life, has the effect of regulating body temperature, transporting nutrients, providing structure to cells and tissues, and eliminating waste. So does water have calories?
1. Does water have calories?
Calories are made up of 3 nutrients present in the human body. Those are carbs, fat, and protein. Filtered water is devoid of these nutrients and therefore contains no calories. Surprisingly, alcohol also contains calories even though this is not considered a nutritional drink. Filtered water has no calories but it does contain trace amounts of minerals like: Calcium, magnesium, sodium, zinc and copper.
According to many studies, adults can meet 8 - 16% of daily calcium needs and 6 - 31% of magnesium needs when providing the body with 2 liters of water per day. Or in the United States, fluoride is added to water to reduce tooth decay.
Nước lọc không chứa calo nhưng chứa một lượng lớn khoáng chất cần thiết cho cơ thể
2. Some types of water contain calories
However, on the market today, there are many types of water that contain calories. If you are someone who doesn't like the taste of plain water, you can try flavored or carbonated drinks. Although some varieties contain no calories, many contain negligible to moderate calories. Here are some such drinks:
2.1. Carbonated water Carbonated water, also known as soda water, energy drink, contains carbonic acid formed from dissolved carbon dioxide. In fact, carbonated water can be filtered water to which natural flavoring agents or minerals are added to enhance flavor or create fizzy bubbles. While these are usually calorie-free, energy drinks are often sweetened with chemical sugars.
It can be seen that a 355ml energy drink bottle can contain 124 calories and 32 grams of added sugar. Although the exact number may vary by brand. On the other hand, there are also calorie-free energy drinks.
2.2. Fruit juices or flavors Fruit juices or fruit flavors contain herbs and sliced fruit that have been soaked in water for many hours. Popular fruit combinations include:
Blueberry and mango fruit juices Cucumber and orange fruit juices Grapefruit and rosemary fruit juices Raspberry fruit juices Sticky rice and lemon Mix of strawberry, lemon and basil Mix of watermelon and mint
Nước ép trái cây hoặc hương vị trái cây là nguồn thức uống có chứa calo
Even if you eat fruit after drinking water, you will only eat the minimum amount of calories from drinking these juices, as fruit is naturally low in calories.
In addition, there are water-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin C, which can be taken from fruit into water, providing additional nutrients. Lemonade is another popular beverage made from filtered water mixed with fresh lime juice. The juice from a whole lemon provides just 11 calories. On the other hand, some fruit juices made with fruit flavors sold in stores may be sweetened with sugar or fruit concentrates and contain more calories. Therefore, when using, you need to pay attention to check the sticker.
2.3. Protein water Protein water contains whey protein concentrate, which is an ingredient that contains a lot of pure protein. These drinks have become increasingly popular as people can easily find them to increase their protein intake. In fact, protein plays an important role in weight management, immune health, and anti-aging.
Protein water is a great low-calorie alternative, each bottle of protein water usually provides 70 - 90 calories and 15 - 20 grams of protein. They are often sweetened with natural flavors or sweeteners such as stevia.
3. How much water should you drink per day?
There is no official recommendation on how much water you should drink each day. Daily water intake depends on where you live, how active you are, what you eat, and your size and age. However, the National Academy of Medicine has made the following general recommendation regarding daily water intake:
Women should add 2.7 liters of total water intake per day Men should add 3.7 liters of total water intake water every day
Lượng nước uống hàng ngày tùy thuộc vào cơ thể và sinh hoạt của mỗi người
Note that these recommendations include water from all beverages and foods. About 80% of a person's total water intake comes from water and other beverages, the remaining 20% comes from food.
You can add foods that contain a lot of water from fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, citrus fruits, cucumbers and tomatoes.
Caffeinated beverages like coffee and tea also contribute to fluid intake when consumed in moderation. Although they were thought to be dehydrated due to their caffeine content.
In summary, how much water your body needs each day will depend on a number of factors, including where you live, how active you are, what you eat, as well as your body size and age .
Water plays an important role in the life of the body. With the role of regulating temperature, digestion, lubricating joints, eliminating waste and absorbing nutrients, water needs to be replenished. While plain water has no calories, energy drinks and protein drinks contribute some calories to the diet. When in doubt, refer to the label for calorie information. Everyone's daily water needs are different but can be met through a variety of foods and beverages.
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Reference source: healthline.com
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