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From:	Claudia (197.117.124.24.cm.sunflower.com)
Subject:	Re: Beverages?
Date:	January 1, 2008 at 1:58 pm PST

In Reply to: Beverages? posted by Ashley on January 1, 2008 at 10:39 am:

Water is best, however, you will notice that your usual thirst tends
to disappear when eating this way, so you really shouldn't feel like
drinking as much as you used to, and it won't be necessary. When
eating an abundance of fruits and vegetables, you get a lot more
liquid from your food than most people are used to, so the amount
you will be able to drink on top of that will be pretty limited,
otherwise, you will feel a bit stuffed and bloated. One of the first
things that people are really surprised about when they switch to
this way of eating is that their thirst goes away, and they wonder if
its just them, or if its a normal thing.

Besides all the liquid you get from the fruits and veggies, another
thing that decreases your thirst is the fact that this is a low sodium
diet. Most people consume too much sodium, and the more
sodium you have in your diet, the thirstier you will be, and the
more you will need to drink in order to flush out the excess.

As far as what to drink besides water, you should avoid
caffeinated beverages, so herbal teas would be the best choice on
your list. Many of us also drink smoothies, which are made using
whole fruits and vegetables, adding just the minimal amount of
liquid necessary to get everything to blend.

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