Since the beginning of humanity, our primary needs have always been food and water. Throughout time we started to make other types of drinkable resources. We made fruit juices, wine, alcohol, coffees, teas, soda, and energy drinks. But for your health to this day, nothing beats water. Water hydrates your body, and believe it or not, research has found that for every 17 oz. of water you drink, you will increase the amount of calories you burn every hour. That’s right! Drinking plenty of water helps with weight loss and is another great benefit for your overall health.
Drinking Water When Hungry Before Eating to Lose Weight
AAA Water Team wants to help you understand the benefits of water for good health as well as weight loss. One way water helps with weight loss is that it’s a natural way to reduce your appetite. A study was conducted on old, middle aged and young adults who were overweight. Of these participants, those who drank water before a meal lost 44% more weight then those who didn’t. A similar study showed those who drank water before breakfast reduced the amount of calories consumed by 13%. Drinking water before any meal lessens your appetite, and thereby decreases your daily calorie intake.
How Much Water Should I Drink in a Day?
So many ask how much water should I drink a day? Well we’ve all heard that we should drink eight glasses of water a day with at least 8 oz. per glass totaling about 2 liters. However this is a general guideline that each individual should take a close look at. Genetics play a part in your daily requirements. Some people sweat very easily and sweat a lot. These individuals require more water to replace what was lost. If you exercise regularly you sweat during exercise. In turn, you should drink plenty of water. Studies show that drinking a lot of water before exercise re-hydrates you quicker than drinking water after exercising. If you’re a breast feeding mother you lose a lot of your water in milk development. You will need to drink a lot of water to compensate for that loss and also to ensure plentiful development for your nursing baby.
Drinking Water Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue
Another great reason for drinking water is that it will increase your energy and relieve fatigue. Your brain is mostly water. When you dehydrate, your mind weakens and you become tired. When your brain is hydrated, you are sharper and your energy levels are boosted. Water also flushes out the toxins that build up inside your body. When you sweat or urinate, it removes the toxins that can cause kidney stones and other kidney failures. We should also mention that those who drink plenty of water will discover a natural glow to their skin as water moisturizes your skin. This is nature’s anti-ageing cream. Hydrated skin slows down the wrinkling of the skin and keeps your skin firm and soft. Many suffer from headaches, migraines, and back pain. Many times these maladies are due to dehydration.
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Drinking water is mankind’s best friend. Studies have shown that those who drink plenty of water are less likely to get flu, cancer, and other ailments, even heart attacks. Now AAA Water Team isn’t saying you should only drink water. There are a great many beverages that contain water and is good for you. There are those with antioxidants, vitamins, and electrolytes, etc. that the human body needs. Those beverages taste good, have wonderful benefits, and you get a good portion of the water you need from them.
