Water: its Importance in Weight Loss
There is a better way for weight loss than drinking water.
Yes! It is true, and it has being shown that by just drinking water, especially for overweight women, it can be achieved and many calories can be burnt. In fact, it is believed that the numbers of calories burnt while jogging 8 kms will be burnt by just drinking water
Water is the essential element for survival. It is the source of all life and is the most important fluid in our ecosystem. Drinking water while you are hungry will quench the hunger and lead to decreased calorie intake.
Water does not have the property of reducing weight, but it has the property of fulfilling our quench for hunger. Thereby, combining water with various herbs and spices can aid in effective weight loss.
Replacing water with caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages improves health and reduces a person’s weight. Caffeinated breverages may have negative impact on pregnancy, fertility, glucose control, and other effects of health.
Here are some ways how drinking water can help you burn calories and resulting in weight loss:
- No calories: Water has no calories, and it helps flush out toxins from the body. It helps to burn fat and keep the body active.
- Water before meals: In many cases, people drink water immediately after meals or with food. However, this procedure can cause indigestion and weight gain. Drinking water before meal gives a feeling of fullness and helps prevent overeating and control weight.
- Hot water: It helps break down stored fat, making it easier to burn later. It is good to take hot water daily to lose weight. Even in summer, consume warm water once a day or before bed. It has been globally advised to drink warm water after a heavy breakfast, meal, or dinner, so that the heaviness does not affect the body.
- Natural flavors: Some people do not like to drink water because it has no taste. In such cases, natural flavors such as lemon, ginger, fennel, and fruit slices can be added to encourage more drinking of water.
Experimental Research for Weight Loss by Drinking Water
So, with all these in mind, we are still not in a correct position to understand the main question. Will water drinking facilitate weight loss or not? So, let’s dive into some of the research studies that support the concept of weight loss through water consumption.
In the first study, it was tested for associations between absolute and relative increases in drinking water and weight loss over 12 months in obese women. Drinking water may promote weight loss by lowering total energy intake and/or altering metabolism.
Absolute and relative increases in drinking water were associated with significant loss of body weight and fat over time
. The results of this study suggest that drinking water may promote weight loss in overweight, dieting women
Therefore, each of us should drink water and exercise to lead a healthy life
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