by Fern Shaw | Feb 27, 2023 | water cooler, Water Coolers
There is a common misconception that wine, spirits and even beer, for example, contain no kilojoules and that this is reserved solely for food. Sadly, this is not the case.
So you may see a lot of people who will eat sparingly, but consume glassfuls of wine and spirits (and even beer) and wonder why they’re not losing weight.
Here are a few examples of wines vs. spirits in the kilojoules department:
- 225ml glass of white wine = 659 kilojoules
- 225ml glass of red wine = 641 kilojoules
- 225ml glass of full strength beer = 341 kilojoules
- 225ml glass of vodka (30ml tot) and soda = 266 kilojoules
- 225ml glass of gin (30ml) and tonic = 545 kilojoules
Two large glasses (450ml) of white wine (1 318 kJ) are equivalent to:
- Five chocolate chip biscuits – 1245 kJ
- Seven jelly snakes – 1 292 kJ
- Four medium apples – 1 354 kJ
- Twelve squares of milk chocolate – 1 350 kJ
- Five large, hard boiled eggs – 1 283 kJ
- Seven chicken nuggets – 1 353 kJ
- One toasted ham and cheese sandwich – 1 244 kJ
225ml glass of soda water = 0 kJ
225ml glass of water = 0 kJ
Although it’s doubtful that anyone would want to spend the rest of their weight conscious lives calculating kilojoule content per gram of lettuce or dollop of mayonnaise (lots!), hopefully these comparisons should give one pause when embarking on a liquid diet in the hopes of staving off the pounds from eating.
What we would suggest is rather chug-a-lug soda or spring water with your next packet of jelly snakes. Even better if you’re trying to shed weight is to keep your water glass or water bottle replenished and make frequent trips to the water cooler station throughout the day.
by Fern Shaw | Feb 16, 2023 | water cooler, Water Coolers
Feeling lethargic when Nature is urging us to hibernate during the winter months is nothing new. What can be new and life changing (for the better) is how you counter that lethargy.
One of the simplest methods to counteract constant tiredness and feeling lethargic and having these impact on the rest of your day is to drink water as soon as you wake up.
Drinking water first thing in the morning:
Jump-starts your metabolism. The food we consume on a daily basis is metabolised and transported by way of water throughout the body. Having a sufficient amount of water in your system helps fire up your metabolism; it can also help with not eating too much. When we’re not adequately hydrated, we often mistake thirst for hunger, which can lead us to eat more.*
Helps fuel your brain. When it comes to daily productivity, hydration is crucial. The human brain consists of 73% water, so staying hydrated is especially essential for maintaining optimal brain activity. It is, of course, a daylong process, but starting with a glass of water right away is a step in the right direction.
The mornings set the tone for the rest of your day. If you feel sluggish, it will reflect in your morning activities/workouts, productivity at work, in fact, any daytime routine.*
Immediately helps rehydrate the body. Sleeping for hours is a long time to go without any water consumption. Drinking at least a glass (or two) of water right when you wake up is a good way to quickly rehydrate your body. So before you reach for that cuppa or coffee, rather refresh with water and kick start your day in the right manner.*
Increases your level of alertness. One of the biggest indicators of lethargy or low energy is that you are dehydrated. Because water aids in both body regulation and brain function, it is also closely related to balancing out our moods.
After a long period without anything to eat or drink, the first thing you consume in the morning can be a shock to the body. If that first thing is water, it will get the body working and can boost your alertness and low energy levels.*
Remember AquAid for all your water cooler and fresh drinking water requirements. With our decades of experience, you can rely on our expert knowledge to guide you in which of our high-quality range of water dispensers is the perfect install for your hydration needs.
sources: *from an article at Business Insider speaking to Nutritionist Rania Batayneh
by Fern Shaw | Feb 6, 2023 | water cooler
Chances are when the chill sets in we look to hydration being more hot water drinks than remarkably water rich winter friendly fruit like pears, clementines and even date plums.
Drinking enough water to maintain sufficient hydration when the weather is cold can be difficult. There’s also a tendency to drink high-sugar content hot water drinks such as hot chocolate instead of plain, heated water. Which is why considering healthier high water content alternates may often be overlooked, which is a pity , as water rich winter fruit offers far more than just contributing towards a good daily water intake.
Pears, all varieties, are a great source of vitamins C and K. With water content upwards of 80%, you couldn’t ask for a better fruit to contribute towards health and hydration during cooler weather. They are perfect to throw into a lunch bag, can be eaten whole and leave very little waste*. You can even poach, steam, or roast them for use as a healthier dessert option.
A mixture of a mandarin orange and a sweet orange*, Clementine’s are available all year long and are excellent sources of vitamin C. They are also a source of vitamin B6, Calcium and Magnesium and with an 87% water content, this delicious, juicy segmented fruit are the perfect energy boosting fruit for winter snacking.
Date Plums. These small yellow plums are packed with fibre, vitamins A and C, and they contain no cholesterol. They can help to boost your immune system in peak flu season, and perhaps best of all, they taste great*.
As we head into the colder months, it’s understandable that we may veer away from topping up our water from the water cooler as much as we do when it’s warmer. But this is a mistake – our bodies still need to hydrate irrespective of the weather. What may be worth considering is to ramp up your daily water intake with high water content, vitamin rich fruit.
*source: Garden Centre Shopping
by Fern Shaw | Jan 24, 2023 | water cooler
Although preferring hot drinks when the weather is cooler is perfectly understandable, these aren’t necessarily the healthiest of hydration options – especially tummy warming, tasty beverages like a mug of rich hot chocolate.
Which is why, when it’s chilly, it may be wise to look at healthier alternatives, which not only help us maintain good hydration but also play a part in boosting our body’s immune systems.
Water, Hot or Cool, is best
Drinking water regularly, throughout the day, remains the simplest route to hydrate your way healthily.
With that established, we move on to a variety of water health cheats that you may not have considered, until now.
Vitamin C boost
Adding the juice of half a lemon to a glass of water as hot as you can drink it every morning is a sure-fire way to help get your system moving.
Add honey to the health mix
Honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agent, as well as being a natural sweetener. Adding a spoon to hot lemon water packs a powerful health punch, all in one glass of water.
Tea, of course!
It goes without saying that nothing beats a cuppa, so that we have hot water coolered, however, as green tea packs a higher punch of antioxidants, perhaps it’s time to switch up from black tea to green.
Perhaps keep all or one of the above top of mind when you head to your water cooler to top-up/replenish or dispense your first hot water tipple of the day.
by Fern Shaw | Jan 18, 2023 | water cooler, Water Coolers
It may well seem a bit of a late start to speak of New Year now in the third week of it, but it’s just been that type of start – slow and steady wins the race.
If, like many of us, you’ve really struggled with the dreaded New Year’s Resolutions this year, or quite simply, you just can’t be asked, never fear, we have the solution. We have compiled an amusing and sometimes witty selection of resolutions and opinions about resolutions on the off chance you’d like to adopt any of them or share then with the world at large. (Or have a witty one liner to riposte with should someone take you to task about the dreaded tradition). Or to cheer up your compadres at the water cooler as you gather round to make a dent in all that festive season cheer now you’re back in the office and are in need of constant hydration.
“Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” ~ Mark Twain
“A new year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.” ~ Anonymous
“May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions.” ~ Joey Adams
“This year, let’s resolve to make better bad decisions.” ~ someecards
New Year’s Resolution. This year I’m going to incorporate “I don’t roll that way” into at least one conversation a week. ~ Colin Quinn (@iamcolinquinn)
Whether you choose to go the resolute route or no, here at AquAid Water Coolers, we wish you a wonderful New Year!Bottom of FormTop of FormBottom of Form
