🧊 ICED WATER: PROS & CONS
🔹 Pros of Iced Water
Cooling effect: Helps lower body temperature quickly, especially in hot climates or after workouts.
Refreshing & energizing: Feels invigorating and can improve alertness for some.
Increases metabolism (mildly): Your body burns a few extra calories to warm it to body temperature, though the effect is minimal.
🔹 Cons of Iced Water
Slows digestion (especially during meals): Cold temperatures can constrict blood vessels and slow the digestive process slightly.
Harder on sensitive systems: People with IBS, sore throats, or respiratory issues may feel worsened symptoms after drinking cold water.
Mucus production: Anecdotal evidence (and traditional medicine) suggests iced water may increase mucus, especially when sick.
Fat solidification? This is a debated claim—some say cold water solidifies fats in the stomach, making digestion harder, but modern research doesn’t fully support this.
🚫 When to Avoid Iced Water:
During meals (especially if digestion is sluggish)
When you’re sick (cold, flu, sore throat)
If you have sensitive digestion
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🔥 WARM WATER: PROS & CONS
🔹 Pros of Warm Water
Improves digestion: Warms the digestive tract, relaxes muscles, and stimulates enzyme activity.
Hydrates more deeply (according to some holistic health views): Warm water may be absorbed more efficiently by tissues.
Flushes toxins: Helps activate the body’s detox pathways (kidneys, lymphatic system, skin).
Soothes the body: Calms nerves, relieves cramps, and eases constipation.
Better for circulation: Dilates blood vessels, encouraging blood flow.
Supports weight loss: Warm water with lemon in the morning may support metabolism and curb cravings.
🔹 Cons of Warm Water
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