Drinking Warm Water… Why?

Do you crave cold water or hot water?  How about room temperature?

Whatever your preference, as long as you’re drinking enough of it throughout the day, you’re doing it right.  That being said, cold water is known to cause the blood vessels surrounding the stomach to shrink, slowing absorption.  It also demands the body warm it up to body temperature which expends energy and causes some loss.  This isn’t to say you should give up ice cold water – it’s still good for you.  But for quicker hydration  (and a bunch of other reasons) you should try unplugging the water cooler for week and see how you like it.  Have a cup of hot water in the morning instead of coffee or tea…  You might be surprised that the effect you seek from the caffeine isn’t the caffeine at all, but rather the energizing effect of being well hydrated.

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