Great Ways to Top Up Your Fluid Intake
12-March-2008
Written by Sharon Natoli
Dietitan and Director, Food & Nutrition Australia
What to drink and how much
Fluids from your favourite drinks such as water, juice, cordials, milk, soft drink, tea and coffee all count toward your daily requirements, though water should make up the majority of your total fluid intake for the day.
When you’re in the sun or exercising it’s important to keep your fluids up even if you’re not thirsty. Aim for 2.1 Litres a day for women and 2.6 Litres a day for men1, more if you’re spending a lot of time in hot weather or if exercising. Carrying a water bottle with you will help you reach your fluid needs easily.
Fresh tastes
When the weather is warm out there why not enjoy fresh, light meals and refreshing drinks. Try adding crushed or shaved ice to turn your favourite drinks into summer slushies, or use the natural goodness of summer fruits like berries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, lychees, grapes, mango, pineapple and passionfruit blended with spring water and plenty of ice for fresh, fruity smoothies.
Reference
1. National Health and Medical Research Council. Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand including Recommended Dietary Intakes (NHRMC, Canberra, 2006).
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