most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-06-18T22:57:17Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/106975 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/106975/is-there-a-relationship-between-fat-cravings-and-thirst ruby_goes_paleo 2012-03-23T20:25:32Z 2012-04-07T03:42:04Z

<p>Hello - I drink a lot of water. I average around a 100 oz for a woman of 5'8 and 150 lbs. I usually have not thirst, but dry mouth most of the time.</p> <p>Today, I tried eating more fat and the craving for water went away.</p> <p>Does this happen to anyone else?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/106975/is-there-a-relationship-between-fat-cravings-and-thirst/107004#107004 Jess 2012-03-23T22:04:01Z 2012-03-23T22:04:01Z

<p>Did you eat the fat with salt? I get dry mouth if I stop eating salt for a few days, you might be the same.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/106975/is-there-a-relationship-between-fat-cravings-and-thirst/110331#110331 JeJ 2012-04-07T00:44:02Z 2012-04-07T00:44:02Z

<p>For me, if I'm eating less fat that generally means I'm eating MORE protein. And protein makes me ULTRA thirsty.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/106975/is-there-a-relationship-between-fat-cravings-and-thirst/110367#110367 e.istre91 2012-04-07T03:42:04Z 2012-04-07T03:42:04Z

<p>I would say you are "more than likely" drinking too much water and are probably still dehydrated given that you experience a dry mouth. Do you also experience a dry nose, or dry eyes? </p> <p>There are two main factors in dehydration:</p> <ul> <li>Amount of water </li> <li>Water retention, which is affected by electrolytes.</li> </ul> <p>How often are you going to the bathroom? And what color is your urine? I'd say if you are going >5 times a day and your urine is clear, you are still dehydrated. Dial back the water intake to around 60-75 oz, add some sea salt to it, or add more salt to your food to improve retention. Mix and match.</p>