6 Beverages That Dehydrate You In This Humid Weather
By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 30th, 2023
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Hydration is essential for human existence. Most of us (guilty as charge) only realise we haven't hydrated the entire day, at the end of the day and by then, it's too late. Add in the possibility that a few drinks can actually dehydrate you! Here are 6 drinks that actually dehydrate you.
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Coffee
Due to its caffeine content, coffee is diuretic. To be on the safe side, if you’re someone who drinks more than two cups of coffee per day, it’s a good idea to match each mug with a glass of water to prevent any potential dehydrating effects.
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Certain Herbal teas
While tea does generally contain less caffeine than coffee, it does still have the capacity to dehydrate you if you’re consuming it all day, every day. Certain herbal teas may also be dehydrating, particularly those aimed at addressing constipation.
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Sodas
Soft drinks typically offer high amounts of added sugar and caffeine, and their diet versions aren’t much better thanks to their artificial sweetener content. They owe their dehydration aspects to their sugar and caffeine content.
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Alcohol
Whether you spring for a craft cocktail, glass of wine, or a casual can of beer, their alcohol content will sadly act as a dehydrator on multiple fronts. This effect may very well be the primary reason for your hangover.
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Energy Drinks
The caffeine and added sugar found in energy drinks combine to make these beverages pretty dehydrating.
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High Protein Smoothie
A common go-to choice for a quick, healthy meal or snack on the go, high protein shakes and smoothies can actually produce dehydrating effects. This is due not only to the high protein content of some options, but also any added sugar in the mix from sweeteners, flavored yogurts, or juices.
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