Nutrition Tip
Are You Thirsty or Hungry?
Thirst and hunger sometimes show themselves as the same vague discomfort; the most practical way to tell them apart is to drink a glass of water and wait a few minutes. If the feeling passes it was thirst; if it continues, you really are hungry.
Sources
- TÜBER 2022 — Türkiye Beslenme Rehberi 2.2.7.2 Su gereksinmesi — basılı s. 31 accessed: 2026-08-14
- TÜBER 2022 — Türkiye Beslenme Rehberi Ek 1.4.1 Su (AI), L/gün — 18-50 yaş kadın 2,0 · erkek 2,5 — basılı s. 253 accessed: 2026-08-14
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