In the hot summer, many people like to drink beverages, but did you know? Some drinks can make you thirstier! Let's take a look at 3 unhealthy beverages.
Drinks in the summer that make you thirstier
Summer is the season when the body's metabolism is most active. So, how should we drink water during this time? Many people, especially young people and children, prefer sugary drinks when they are thirsty. Some even replace water with them, believing that sweet drinks are nutritious and good for health. However, this is a big misconception.
The human body loses an average of about 2500 milliliters of water daily through respiration, urination, defecation, and the skin. Besides the 300 milliliters of water generated by the body's metabolism, a person needs to supplement at least 2200 milliliters from food and drink to maintain balance. About 1000 milliliters of this can come from food, so you still need to drink about 1200 milliliters of water. You need to drink even more when you are active or sweating a lot in the summer.
A look at the most unhealthy beverages
1. Carbonated drinks
The obesity problem caused by carbonated drinks is well-known, and the caffeine they contain also has negative health effects. Additionally, phosphoric acid reduces the absorption of various trace elements like calcium and iron, leading to bone calcium loss. It seems carbonated drinks truly deserve the title of the most unhealthy beverage.
2. Milk coffee drinks
Each cup of milk coffee can contain as much as 800 calories and about 170 grams of sugar. Because of their rich flavor, people can easily consume too many calories and sugar without realizing it, which is bad for health.
3. Lemonade
Many people are easily deceived by the name of this drink. Commercially packaged lemonade often contains various sweeteners, preservatives, and artificial colors.