Holiday Fluids

By Anthony J Sepe

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We can find them dressed in silks and pearls, sifting through grandchildrens’ photographs or sitting beside a Miami poolside, these are the elderly or our senior citizens.

With the 4th of July Holiday approaching quickly, what a better way to incorporate—fluids—and discuss Water: A Vital Nutrient!  The majority of people need at least 8 glasses of fluid (preferably water), daily.  During the Holiday, when we are subjected to being outside during the hot heat, our bodies utilize more water just to keep a constant body temperature.

With very hard work and a very hard exercise routine, our bodies perspire and we lose this water through the pores of our skin.  Therefore, it is extremely important to keep ourselves hydrated, in particular, during these summer months. Offer your loved one a drink.  Offer the aged a drink.  Offer them a tall glass of water, which has been flavored with a hint of freshly squeezed orange juice or freshly squeezed hint of lime, to name a few.  These are just a few ways to safely save some money too.  There is no need to purchase an expensive flavored water, when we can do it ourselves-- with just a few extra minutes of time.  Remember: The elderly are a risk of dehydration during the hot and humid weather.  Sometimes, confusion can occur.  Let’s remember to offer them with a drink of flavored water the next time we reach for one ourselves.  And, we might just hear a wonderful story told by way of photos, which speak a thousand words!

Happy July 4th Holiday!

Pelosi Charge brings response from CIA

by Anthony J Sepe

http://fromadietitiansperspective.blogspot.com

 

Washington reports the head of the CIA defended the agency against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s charge that she was mislead in 2002 about the use of waterboarding, but he said it ultimately is up to Congress to decide where the truth lies.

“Let me be clear.  It is not our policy or practice to mislead Congress,” Leon Ponetta said.  Well, let me be clear about this:  Water is a very, very important nutrient for us, here.  Water regulates body processes. It really carries nutrients and other body chemicals to your cells and also carries waste products away.  Many times, over the years I have heard, “ I drink lots of water to lose weight.”  It’s not the water that makes us lose weight.  The water carries the waste products or fat breakdown away, but it doesn’t make us lose the weight.  Water helps to control and regulate body temperature.  And it makes up about 78% of your body weight.

Like oxygen, we just can’t live without water.  And, it is such a refreshing fluid.  Drink water frequently—during your day—try not to wait until you are “thirsty” because its too late then. For those that may have difficulty drinking plain water, try adding a splash of lime, lemon, or orange juice to your water.  No need to spend all that extra money on excessive products that are now on the market; try it yourself.  So, don’t mislead yourself or anyone else, water is a vital nutrient for health, not for waterboarding, and essential for life.