094: Are Water Trends Worth It? | Alkaline Water, Charcoal Water, Electrolytes, and More!

It’s no secret that drinking water is one of the most important things you can do for your health, so there are a lot of companies ready to capitalize on that. Things like alkaline water, mineral water, coconut water, and electrolyte supplements are all marketed to make you think you’re doing a good thing for your body, but are these products harmful or helpful? I’m digging into all of these water trends and more to share what science says about their actual benefits. Cloud chips are a delicious, low-calorie snack with simple ingredients to support your goals! Go to www.thecloudchip.com/MILLENIAL15 and use code MILLENIAL15 for 10% off your order! Resources: Check out our NEW Nutrition Tune-Up!   Some key takeaways from this episode include: Alkaline water claims to “neutralize” and “balance” your body, but your body doesn’t need to be neutralized or balanced - at least not with this! These are buzzwords to make it sound like the water is making a bigger impact than it does. Charcoal water is said to balance the pH in your stomach, but we need our stomachs to be acidic to help digest our food and fight bacteria. Charcoal water is sometimes used for overdose patients in hospitals. Our body does need electrolytes, but the only time you need to focus on increasing your electrolyte intake is if you are suffering from severe dehydration or are struggling to keep liquids down, in which case you should probably head to urgent care or the hospital.   Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/individual-nutrition-coaching.    Connect with us!: Instagram TikTok Website