ALCOHOLIC DRINK NOT ADVISED AS THIRST QUENCHER

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 14, Issue 79, 21 December 1949, Page 5

ALCOHOLIC DRINK NOT ADVISED AS THIRST QUENCHER

F6r those who enjoy the odd, 'noggin when they are thirsty the statement by the Health Department; that alcoholic drinks should never be used to quench thirst is probably not welcome news. But the"',; fact remains that medical authori-' ties say that alcoholic drinks are not desirable thirst quenchers.

Discussing various ways of quenching thirst > the Department; says that cold tea is a satisfactory drink for those engaged in . hot, sweaty and dusty occupations. But it must be poured off the leaves within six minutes of the brew having been piade. Black coffee may be taken as -.a stimulant—not as a drink-arid white coffee and cocoa or chocolate made with milk is more a food than a beverage. v To. quench a thirst which has got to the stage of actual physical distress, warm water is the best of all drinks.

This can get into the bloodstream almost as quickly as it is swallowed. If there is any sweating, the Department adds, a teaspoon of salt to a pint of water helps to revive the energy.

The addition of fresh fruit juices to a warm water drink is agreeable and adds to the vitamin C iiitake so necessary in hot weather'—-par-ticularly if citrus fruit juices are used.

Any hot person is advised against taking iced water or any iced drink. The coldness quickly injures . the stomach if taken in any quantity and it is not absorbed in the normal manner.