We are all about improving our daily habits and lives to improve our health. The existential question of hydration remains: which is better, hot or cold water? The answer is neither. Cold water is not better for you than hot water. This is not true; hot water is not more hydrating than cold water, or vice versa. Lucy Yu, clinical dietist at Keck Medicine of USC, says that both hot and cold water can help you maintain your daily hydration. This is more important than temperature. You can drink either hot or cold water throughout the day depending on your preference. Yu says drinking hot water can help ease digestive discomfort or sickness. It can also warm you up if you are feeling cold. It is not necessary to limit drinking hot water every day, as long as it’s comfortable and you don’t feel overheated. When should you drink cold or hot water? Yu recommends drinking cold or hot water to cool down after a workout, or any activity which has warmed you. It is also good to refresh yourself in a hot environment. Cold water can help you feel more alert and focused. It also helps you stay focused when you are exercising in the heat. She just recommends those with sensitive teeth or a sensitive stomach stay away from cold water as it might trigger discomfort.Regardless of whether you choose to drink hot water or cold water, all that matters is that you are drinking fluids throughout the day to stay hydrated. If you’re unsure or paralysed by the dilemma of two choices, go with room temperature. This article was first published on Vogue.com
