The way to drink the first glass of water in the morning varies greatly from person to person. Even on the question of what to drink, plain water, honey water, and light salt water each have their own proponents. As for other claims about the first glass of water, they are even more diverse.
Here is a detailed explanation of the correct way to drink it: Some advocate drinking a glass of light salt water upon waking, but this is of little significance! Modern people already consume excessive sodium. Drinking light salt water when the body does not lack salt will increase the intake of unnecessary salt. Research shows that the minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, in plain water are very helpful in preventing cardiovascular diseases and are more suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. Some advocate drinking a glass of honey water in the morning, believing it helps relieve constipation!
The fructose in honey has a certain lubricating and laxative effect for people with constipation. However, for most people, plain water is sufficient. Plain water contains no protein, carbohydrates, fats, etc., making it the least burdensome water for the body.
Drinking a glass of plain water in the morning replenishes the body's cells with water and reduces blood viscosity during the body's metabolic process, which is beneficial for urination. Furthermore, plain water has no calories and can be absorbed by the body without digestion, quickly diluting the blood, promoting blood circulation, and helping one to wake up faster.
When drinking water in the morning, it is best to drink boiled water at the same temperature as the room. In cold weather, you can drink warm water to minimize stimulation to the gastrointestinal tract. Some studies have shown that when the water temperature is around 25°C, the affinity between water molecules and the body's cells is optimal, and the cells' ability to absorb water is the strongest. Therefore, drinking a glass of warm plain water in the morning is the best choice. For young people and those in good health, drinking cool boiled water is also easily acceptable. However, for the elderly, those who are frail, sensitive to cold, or have a cold stomach, a glass of warm water in the morning is an excellent choice. In summary, the water temperature should be chosen according to one's own physical condition. A volume of 150-200 ml is appropriate For most people, 150-200 ml is a suitable amount of water to drink in the morning. It should be noted here that patients with high blood pressure and abnormal kidney function should pay special attention to their water intake. Blood volume is already high in patients with high blood pressure, and the morning is one of the peak times for blood pressure throughout the day. If they drink too much water at this time, it will increase blood volume, making blood pressure even higher. For kidney patients, excessive water intake increases the pressure on the glomeruli.
Timing for drinking water: After brushing your teeth and before breakfast Morning water must be consumed on an empty stomach, that is, after brushing your teeth and before breakfast. Drinking water before brushing your teeth can easily flush bacteria from your mouth into your body, which is not good for your health. Drinking water after a meal does not provide the benefits of promoting blood circulation or flushing the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, it is best to sip water slowly. Drinking water too quickly is very harmful to the body and may cause a drop in blood pressure and cerebral edema, leading to headaches, nausea, and vomiting.
5 types of water you shouldn't drink in the morning Overnight tea If brewed tea is left for too long, trace amounts of substances like amino acids and sugars in it can become nutrients for bacteria and mold to grow. Moreover, nutrients in the tea, such as tea polyphenols and vitamins, will also undergo oxidative reactions due to prolonged storage, causing the antioxidant components in the tea to decrease, greatly diminishing its nutritional and health value. Therefore, after waking up, the tea brewed the night before should not be drunk. Light salt water The reason light salt water is used as the first glass of water in the morning is mainly because it can relieve constipation. However, in the view of experts, constipation cannot be solved just by drinking water; it requires a reasonable adjustment in diet. Modern people already consume too much sodium. Drinking light salt water when the body does not lack salt will increase salt intake, which in turn makes people feel thirsty. People with high blood pressure, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, or abnormal kidney function should definitely not drink light salt water as their first glass of water after waking up, because the morning is the first peak of elevated blood pressure in the human body, and drinking salt water will make blood pressure even higher. Honey water Some people believe that drinking a glass of honey water in the morning helps relieve constipation, but drinking it on an empty stomach is not suitable. "Honey contains a large amount of fructose and glucose, which can raise blood sugar,冲击 (impact) appetite, and affect breakfast intake. In addition, the fructose in honey must be metabolized into glucose before it can be absorbed and utilized by the body, which loses the effect of the first glass of water in the morning to cleanse the body of waste, and the nutrients in honey cannot be effectively absorbed.
Therefore, do not drink honey water on an empty stomach after waking up. You can first drink a glass of warm plain water, and then drink honey water ten minutes later. You can also have honey as part of your breakfast, such as spreading it on bread. Juice Many women like to drink a glass of fresh juice in the morning to beautify their skin, but this practice is not advisable. First, juice is sweet, and drinking it on an empty stomach will impact appetite, making it difficult to eat breakfast. Second, the human body prefers a warm environment, especially in the morning. Consuming cold things can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and affect digestion and absorption. Carbonated beverages Besides failing to provide the moisture the body needs in the morning, they can also accelerate calcium excretion and increase the body's demand for water during metabolism. It is best not to drink them in the morning.