(Except to, you know, refill the glass for more.)
According to registered dietitianMelissa Rifkin, RD, iced coffee drinkersand coffee drinkers in generalare in the clear.
Despite this, Rifkin says coffee typically isnt dehydrating because the body isnt losing the liquids that were ingested.
In fact, moderate coffee drinkingcan be as hydrating as drinking water.
At that point, the diuretic effects of coffee will be greater than the hydrating effects.
Iced coffee isnt the only unexpected breakfast hydrator.
New York-based registered dietitian
Eggs
Eggs are 75 percent water, Rifkin says.
Cottage cheese
Rifkin says cottage cheese is a full 80 percent water.
Like eggs, its another stellar source of protein too, witheight grams per serving.
(You want to aim to get75 grams a day.)
Its alsoa good way to get probiotics, aka the good bacteria that keeps your gut happy.
And fortunately, your iced coffee habit will only work in your favor.
As long as its enjoyed, like most things in life, in moderation.
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New York-based registered dietitian
