Have you ever come across an article claiming you shouldn’t drink cold water? According to some sources, ice water and other iced beverages are harmful to your health. But is there any truth to it? Let’s look at the three most commonly cited reasons: • Drinking cold water causes blood vessels to restrict, which decreases circulation, so your body is unable to digest nutrients and water as effectively as it otherwise would. • Cold drinks turn certain fats solid after consumption. These solid fats are harder to digest, and fats are crucial to the absorption of certain fat-soluble nutrients. • Cold water weakens the immune system. It triggers mucus production and strains your immune system, which makes you more susceptible to illness. There is some truth here. Drinking cold water does cause blood vessels to restrict. It can also cause some fats to turn solid. But that’s where the truth ends and the science gets a little shaky. There are no scientific studies that indicate drinking cold water is bad for you. May usually marks the end of Mother Nature’s cold-weather tantrums, and the sunshine tends to produce a noticeable jump in our collective enthusiasm for outdoor adventures. More adventures means more driving, and more driving—unfortunately—means more automobile collisions. MARC’S TIPS AND TRICKS 1. Put your phone away. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that nearly 400,000 people are injured each year due to distracted driving. 2. Don’t drive intoxicated. Having a drink and then driving is not against the law. It is against the law, however, to drive while in a state of intoxication, which significantly increases your chances of being involved in an accident. 3. Observe the speed limit . One-third of all fatal crashes involve at least one vehicle operating at excessive speed. Even with all of these precautions, collisions are bound to happen. When the inevitable occurs, you don’t want to get stuck paying out-of-pocket for someone else’s mistake. The next time someone hits your car, remember: 1. Take photos. Document the damage you’ve suffered, and try to do it as soon as possible. 2. Seek treatment. This is a good idea even if you lack physical symptoms. If something does come up later, not going to the doctor shortly after the accident can cause all sorts of other problems. 3. Watch what you say (and who you say it to). If you haven’t discussed your accident with your own attorney, don’t make any statements to the other driver’s insurance provider. These insurance people are crafty, and beneath their manners and pleasantries is an unmistakable agenda: to avoid paying you. Don’t fall for it. Is Cold Water Bad for You? SEPARATE FACT FROM FICTION Here are some easy steps you can take to increase your personal safety:
One important thing to keep in mind is body temperature. Your body is usually good at regulating its internal temperature. When you drink cold water, your body works to bring your temperature and circulation back to normal. By the time fat solids hit your digestive tract, they’ve softened up quite a bit, and your body will digest them normally. No matter what temperature you like your beverages, water does your body good. Plus, water is one of the best free weight loss tools around. When you replace all other beverages with water — cold, warm, or hot — your body feels full longer without added calories.
GRILLED RANCH POTATOES
Ingredients
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Ranch dressing for drizzling
2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 tablespoon extra- virgin olive oil
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Bacon bits (optional)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 packet ranch seasoning
Directions
1. Heat grill to medium. In a large pan, toss potatoes with olive oil, lemon juice, and ranch seasoning. Season generously with salt and pepper. 2. Skewer potatoes. (If using wood skewers, be sure to soak in water an hour before grilling.) Grill until tender and lightly charred, about 15 minutes. 3. Drizzle with ranch and garnish with chives and bacon bits.
Recipe inspired by Food and Wine Magazine
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