"There are no known mechanisms that could explain this observation," commented Tom Sanders, professor emeritus of nutrition and dietetics at King's College London.
"There are no known mechanisms that could explain this observation," commented Tom Sanders, professor emeritus of nutrition and dietetics at King's College London.
Electrolyte beverages "Staying hydrated is the most important thing when you have the flu, especially if you're running a fever and sweating, or you're having trouble keeping food down," says Denver-based nutritionist Jessica Crandall, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Many people worry about the amount of sugar in watermelon, but "that's a bit of a misconception, because the sugar content is actually lower than some other fruits, gram for gram," said Jennifer McDaniel, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Many people worry about the amount of sugar in watermelon, but "that's a bit of a misconception, because the sugar content is actually lower than some other fruits, gram for gram," said Jennifer McDaniel, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
You're dehydrated "Mild dehydration is often masked as feelings of hunger, when really your body just needs fluids," says Alissa Rumsey, RD, spokesperson for the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dr Duane Mellor, assistant professor of dietetics at the university of Nottingham, said these were well-known studies and added that he doesn't advise his clients to give up tea or coffee.
The study, in The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, found that those who ate the blueberry preparation saw an average 5.
If you eat something refined, like an overly sweet cinnamon roll, that's the worse thing you can eat," says Judy Caplan, a registered dietitian nutritionist for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.