Thanks, Vicrock, for sharing that article. It is truly amazing what studies will come out and what their outcomes are based on who funds them.
I can't and won't argue anything the article says, because I am not a medical professional.
I can tell you that after having 3 kidney surgeries years ago, the dr's didn't tell me to "get my water in anything liquid; instead they told me to drink good ol' plain H2O.
As little as I know about health, I would think that if I drank my water only in sources other than water, like juice, or milk, my kidneys would have to work so much harder to filter out what they don't need (sugars, carbs, artificial sweeteners found in diet pops). But drinking just good ol' plain water really does make me feel so much better, skin looks better, I feel more awake, etc.
Just my thoughts. I know some have a hard time drinking it and there is another thread on this site devoted to that subject. But for me, give me a tall glass with ice anyday!
Best wishes Vicrock on your weightloss and your goals...keep up the great work! And please keep sharing interesting articles.
Hugs, ~Annie-Pie~