Chicken noodle soup recipe

I agree that drinking excessive amounts of water isn't ideal—but honestly, 2 liters a day isn't exactly some extreme outlier 😎

Nathan Collins2 said:I’ve actually passed out twice—totally blacked out. But honestly, people just don't believe you when you tell them.

Look, I’ve always been a big water drinker—mostly because of my blood pressure (though I’d drink it regardless, since my BP isn't even that bad)—but I know I'd pass out if I only stuck to a liter a day.😁

I really don't think this is going to help me lose weight, 😁 either. Or help me "flush out toxins." There's no way I'm low on potassium, especially since I'm drinking plenty of mineral water anyway.

Those who follow macrobiotic principles would likely agree with Nathan Collins2 that this trendy obsession with "flushing" your system with massive amounts of water isn't actually beneficial—the standard macrobiotic approach suggests drinking moderately, and only when you truly feel thirsty.

But I, for one, decided to stick strictly to those guidelines, and all it got me was a urinary tract infection.😢

Look, placidjackal97, saying two liters is "too much" is an overstatement if you've already knocked back a couple of yogurts, some coffee, juice, and maybe another liter of other fluids throughout the day.😉 Honestly, for me personally, two liters of plain water feels like overkill. I can't speak for everyone else, but if I drink two liters of straight water, my blood pressure drops and I start feeling pretty lousy. I don't touch sparkling water either. That's why I switched over to electrolyte drinks; when it gets brutally hot out, I'll put down about a liter and a half of an isotonic beverage. It keeps my mineral levels perfectly balanced.

But I’m constantly thirsty 😁... I mean, I'm not dying or anything—I just find myself needing a glass of water every hour or so, I guess.

It actually got to the point where a few years back, I went in for some tests because people were convinced my health was off 😉. Turns out, everything was fine. The doctor basically told me, "If you're thirsty, just drink."

I'm actually doing everything you suggested; I'll have about two liters of water, plus maybe a liter of milk, some kefir, maybe a little broth, or some watery fruit... looking at it written down like that, it sounds 😲 a bit much, but it really works for me.

What’s the actual difference between mineral water and isotonic drinks? It would be great if someone could explain those isotonic ones to me—is that basically just Gatorade or something along those lines?

Betty Bennett10 said:People following macrobiotic diets would actually agree with Nathan Collins2 here—this trendy obsession with 'flushing out' your system with massive amounts of water isn't healthy at all. Macrobiotic principles suggest drinking in moderation and only when you're actually thirsty.

Well, I tried following those exact recommendations once, and all it did was land me with a urinary tract infection. 😢

My philosophy has always been simple: eat and drink exactly what your body asks for, and when it asks for it.😉 That’s basically the core message of macrobiotics anyway. All this "popular" pressure about "proper" nutrition, labeling foods as strictly good or bad, just doesn't work for me. I listen to my own body, and frankly, that works.

The connection between hydration, urination, electrolytes, and blood pressure is pretty straightforward. There isn't much mystery there. Losing fluid is a direct cause of blood pressure drops. Instead of trying to fix that by loading up on salt, I manage it with isotonic drinks. But I can say with absolute certainty that for someone like me, overhydrating can actually be dangerous. Even Daniel Lopez pointed out the same thing. So, we really need to take these extreme recommendations for high water intake with a grain of salt.😉

And for the record, bacteria in your urine happens for entirely different reasons than just not drinking enough water.😉

That’s true enough, though it seems my lack of hydration gave those bacteria exactly what they needed to thrive—when you're dealing with a urinary tract infection, the standard medical advice is always to flush your system with plenty of fluids.

My philosophy is pretty simple—just eat and drink whatever your body tells you to. If I'm hungry, I eat; if I'm thirsty, I drink. No stress.

My body is basically demanding six miles a day—no joke—so I’m wondering... is that actually healthy?

I’d love for someone to actually define—or maybe just drop a link explaining—what exactly counts as an "abnormal" amount of water? 😉

Look, I know someone who thinks half a liter is way too much—but then you have other women I know who’ll polish off an entire case of water in just a couple of days. I'm talking two-liter bottles, six at a time... just gone. 😁 )

Look, I haven't exactly sat down to run a lab study on the scientific differences between isotonic drinks and mineral water. But from what I gather, an iso drink packs a much higher concentration of minerals than your standard bottled water. Honestly, I don't even touch mineral water. Besides, my doctor actually recommended sticking to iso drinks because of my blood pressure issues, especially during these intense summer heatwaves.

Maybe someone here knows the technical breakdown better than I do.🙂

Nathan Collins2 said:Look, I haven't exactly sat down to study the chemical breakdown between isotonic drinks and mineral water—that’s a bit much for me—but my gut feeling is that sports drinks pack a way heavier mineral punch. Besides, I don't really touch mineral water anyway. My doctor actually suggested sticking to the isotonic stuff because of my blood pressure issues, especially during these brutal summer heatwaves.

Anyone here actually know the science behind it better than I do?🙂

All I know is that mineral water usually has a lower mineral concentration compared to those isotonic drinks—plus, they use isotonic fluids for IV drips in hospitals, so there's definitely a difference.

Which specific sports drink are you grabbing? Maybe that'll help clarify things.

placidjackal97 said:honestly my body craves 6 milks a day (no joke), do you think that's healthy?

I would love for someone to actually define what an "ABNORMAL" amount of liquid intake is, or maybe provide a single credible link that explains it. 😉

Because look, you have some people who think half a liter is way too much, and then you have women I know who will polish off a whole case of water in two or three days (that's six bottles at 2 liters each 😁).

Look, I'm certain you aren't going to drop dead at forty just because you drink 6 milks a day 😁 but you know perfectly well there is a massive difference between your body needing 3 liters of water and needing 6 milks daily 😉 and it’s just common sense not to force those 6 milks every single day. Your body has its own needs, but the person running the show should use a little bit of brainpower to figure out the right amount and the right timing.

For my own system, anything over a liter and a half of pure water feels excessive. Recommending "abnormal" amounts of fluid is bad advice because it encourages people to drink without any boundaries—just keep going as much as possible.

placidjackal97 said:All I know is that mineral water should have fewer minerals than isotonic drinks, and when you're in the hospital, they give you isotonic fluids through an IV.

Which isotonic drink are you even drinking? Maybe if you shared, it would be easier to follow your logic.

That’s exactly my point—the mineral concentration is higher. I usually stick to Gatorade, or if I can't find it, I'll grab some Gatorade too. Those little portable bottles are convenient, and honestly, it's my favorite flavor.

Anything over a liter and a half of pure water is just too much for my body—honestly, recommending huge amounts of water is kind of risky because it implies you can just drink endlessly without any limit.

I'm with you there—nothing is healthy if you do it without limits, not even water. It’s just that my threshold is a little higher than yours 😉

I used to grab a Gatorade whenever I hit an aerobics class back in Chicago 🙂 though I've recently started being more intentional about picking out mineral waters. To be fair, I never really bothered to learn the difference between the two before.😳

Honestly, I wouldn't have had the slightest clue what an isotonic drink even was until my doctor practically forced me to start drinking them about a year ago.😁 Oh, and he did mention that just grabbing a Tang is a decent enough substitute if you can't find anything better on hand.😉

Nathan Collins2 said:Look, I’m telling you, the mineral concentration is way higher. I usually grab a Gatorade, or if I can't find that, just more Gatorade. Those little portable bottles? Yeah, that's my go-to flavor.

Gatorade from the local spot is my absolute favorite drink. Man, I used to chug so much of that back at college... it was dirt cheap at the corner store, like maybe a buck... god, those were the days.😢 😁

Good grief 😍

You people have totally worked me up about this chicken noodle soup recipe... I’m honestly ready to walk out of the office right now just so I can start cooking it 😁

I think my mom is going to get a two-week ban from the kitchen. She constantly ruins my attempts at making anything decent because she keeps insisting on cooking her own fancy little gourmet dishes, and I just can't help myself when I see it..

I seriously can't wait 🙂

Just gonna jump in on that Gatorade tangent real quick; my crew and I basically live off Vindija's Gatorade (we’ve nicknamed him Mr. Gatorade 🙂 ) and honestly? Best drink out there, hands down.

It’s isotonic, which is just a fancy way of saying the mineral and sugar mix is super close to what's actually in your blood. That means it hits your system faster than anything else, recharging your energy levels way more efficiently.

Compare that to just chugging plain old water... if you overdo it, you end up feeling totally wiped out, like your blood pressure is tanking and you're just weak. It's because you're peeing everything out and flushing your electrolytes, and plain water just doesn't replace them properly.

Look, I'm not trying to be a walking billboard for Vindija, but since we're all talking about dieting here, this stuff fits perfectly into different meal plans.
Their management is way too cheap to actually pay for commercials to tell you that—they aren't really big on that "the product speaks for itself" vibe either.
They have tons of amazing, tasty little things that are super low calorie.
Go find 'em!

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Haven't you been constantly advising everyone to drink WATER, and in even larger quantities at that? 😕

Look, I still say go for it in larger amounts—it's what I do myself—but maybe read a little closer next time... you'll see exactly what ELSE you need to drink alongside it if you actually want to keep your minerals and blood sugar levels from totally tanking.

Thanks for the response.

Fortunately, I’m not looking for advice; I just wanted some clarification.