Thirst is a basic signal given by our body when it lacks fluids OR when there is an increase in the concentration of certain osmolites such as ‘salt’ in the body
In other words, it is the body’s cry or craving for water. Thus we feel the need to drink water or any fluid.
The only problem arises when we don’t drink any water or fluids for so long as to dehydrate ourselves that our brain signals for us to have something that can relieve us from that thirst which more than often results in reaching out to beverages like aerated drinks or sugary fruit drinks or energy drinks. Water consumption should not be confused with how many beverages you take in a day its solely plain water intake!!
And why? Because I have come across many people who when asked how much is their water intake classify it into how many litres of green tea or juices they’ve had in a day while their plain water intake is only a glass!! So make sure your average water intake is atleast 34 ml/kg body weight