Daily Food Diary – Day 15 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

I am not running on a lot of sleep so hopefully my blog won’t be too painful to follow this morning.   Fortunately I typically  get a solid night’s sleep,  because I do not operate well on a lack of it.  😴

Moving on… Still on the topic of proper hydration, I am passing along  some information that my friend Dwight Hyde sent me this week.   I strongly recommend visiting Dwight’s blog –  http://fadedjeansliving.com He covers a range of topics, most of which are timely and informative.   Dwight himself, is a super good guy from Colorado.  He is one of those truely solid, down to earth,  Americans that we can all relate to.

Dwight, sourced this info on ChatGPT.  I haven’t checked it out yet but it is a free app and apparently quite informative.

Staying hydrated is essential for overall health and plays a roll in managing inflammation.  Here’s how:

  1. Flushes out toxins: proper hydration helps the kidneys and liver effectively flush out toxins that can contribute to inflammation.
  2. Supports joint health: Water keeps the cartilage in your joints hydrated and cushioned, reducing the risk of inflammation and discomfort in these areas.
  3. Promotes healthy circulation: Adequate water intake ensures proper blood flow, which is vital for delivering nutrients and oxygen to tissues and removing waste products.
  4. Aids in digestion: Hydration supports a healthy gut, which is linked to reduced systemic inflammation.
  5. Balances ph levels: Drinking enough water helps the body’s ph balance, preventing conditions that can lead to inflammation.

I have a couple of my own tidbits to add to the list:

  • Adequate hydration helps to thin  mucus and makes it easier for one to deal with especially for those of us who live with the fun-ness of respiratory issues (such as my own sinusitis,  COPD, asthma, and bronchiectasis)
  • Adequate hydration helps to moisturize  dry skin:   Although I am still struggling to reach my personal water intake goals, my skin is feeling better already for the efforts I have made. 👍

Daily Food Diary – Day 15

(1) c coffee

(4) slices thin sliced bacon

(2) scrambled eggs

(2) potato patties

(8) oz water

(1) c tea

(16) oz water

(1) sm plate of leftover roast beef with horseradish, potatoes and gravy, carrots, onions, and celery

(12) oz carbonated water

(1/2) bowl of microwave popcorn

(16) oz water

(2) shortbread cookies

I still came up  short on my water intake goals with 52 of 64 ounces, but that is better that I have done in the past – and with every reason to keep pressing forward ONE DAY I will crush it!

That’s it for today! Take care and have a great day!💞🌞

8 thoughts on “Daily Food Diary – Day 15 of 365”

  3. Hi. To add to your blog. I am required ,due to my transplant, to drink 2 litres of water per day. I was not doing that and my memory was very bad and I shook a lot. Since I have started following all the rules and started walking every day my memory has improved and I function much better. Fewer tremors. Noticed it within 2 days. Now if I am off my mark for a day, I notice it immediately the next morning. And don’t forget 1 glass of wine (or any alcohol) requires 2 times that amount of water. I do find that if I alternate between hot water with lemon, luke warm water and ice water – it makes it easier to get my 2 litres. (For you American followers – a litre is just shy of a US quart. Love your blog and Molly and Dans good too.

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  4. I am so glad that you are finally at a place where you can do that self-care that we all need – especially someone like you with your replacement kidney – and that you are enjoying the benefits! Thank you for the tips! I do enjoy hot water with lemon. Thank heavens I lost my taste for tequila shots! I’m probably still flushing out that night in the hot tub! 💞🌞 Thx. And hi to Jerry & King!

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  5. You’re incredibly kind, Anne. Thank you! Achieving 52 out of 64 ounces is a huge win. As I’ve mentioned before, if I can get close to 64 ounces, I’m feeling great. You’re really focusing and making great habits!

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