During the day, our body loses an average of 2.6 liters of water (sweating, tears, urine, etc.), so it’s important to compensate for this water loss through drinks and food. To ensure the multiple vital functions of the organism, ANSES recommends drink a minimum of 1.5 to 2 liters of water per dayor about eight glasses of water.
For some people, drinking regularly and without feeling thirsty is a habit, but not for everyone, and swallowing lots of water can sometimes be like a real obstacle course. TikTok trend #Watertok it is presented as a solution to help light drinkers drink more water. But what does it consist of? And what do health professionals think? We tell you all about this trends which already has more than 130 million views on the Chinese social network.
#WaterTok, miracle solution to drink more water or time bomb?
On TikTok, content creators use the hashtag #AcquaTok to post recipes of water (tap or mineral) flavored with powders and syrups with or without sugar. The target ? Make its taste tastier to increase your daily consumption. An interesting idea, but in the end it boils down to having… a soda!
Faced with this trend, health professionals are perplexed, especially since these flavored waters are very far from the infusions of plants and herbs which, for once, have a little flavor, but retain the benefits of the water, without the ‘adding artificial ingredients.
#WaterTok or the promotion of ultra-processed products full of additives not recommended
Dr Abdul Matin Azizi, a dentist, is concerned about the potential effect of these drinks on teeth. Explain to the media The independent :
Some powders and syrups may contain high levels of sugar or citric acid which can eat away at tooth enamel and cause tooth decay.
[En effet], sugar can feed the bacteria in your mouth and lead to the production of harmful acids that attack your teeth. Citric acid can also eat away at enamel, causing tooth sensitivity and pain.
Even food coloring, often included in many of these products, can stain over time.
For example, the dye E124, which gives grenadine syrup a red colour, may have undesirable effects on activity and attention in children…
But that is not all! Artificial flavors used in powders and syrups to mix with water can lead to many health problems. And the products unsweetened ” AND ” no calories like sweeteners, they are no longer advisable.
According to nutritionist Silvia Micheletti, “ these artificial flavors contain high levels of maltodextrins, which are highly processed carbohydrates derived from starch “. Similar to sugar, they cause a rapid rise in blood sugar, which can lead to health problems in some people, including cardiovascular disease or early-onset diabetes. In short, these are ultra-processed products that are best limited.
How to drink more water without falling into ultra-processed products?
To increase your water consumption, rather than trying to disguise your (lack of) taste with processed products, you can start by walking around with a bottle of water and downloading a mobile application such as WaterTime or the very nice Plant Nanny, who sends regular reminders for a small glass of water. Nature, of course. You can also add seasonal fruit, or some frozen raspberries and/or a dash of lemon to the water to enrich it in a much less elaborate way.
Source: Madmoizelle
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