Eisha Sarkar
Posted on Hello Wellness on Sep 30 2010 7:44AM
You know you should be drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day. You know how essential it is for your skin, hair, your kidneys and your survival. But do you know water can also help you lose weight? Read on…
You know you should be drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day. You know how essential it is for your skin, hair, your kidneys and your survival. But do you know water can also help you lose weight? Read on…
Water speeds metabolism by 30 per centIn 2003, Berlin researchers studied the effect of drinking water on energy expenditure and substrate oxidation rates in 14 normal-weight subjects. They found that drinking 500 ml of water increased metabolic rate by 30 per cent. In men, lipids (fat) mainly fueled the increase in metabolic rate while in women carbohydrates were mainly used as the energy source.
Water can fill you up
Even if you suffer slight dehydration, you may mistake thirst for hunger and eat when your body is actually craving fluid. As most food contains some water, if you don't drink much, you may be subconsciously driven to eat more to get the necessary water. But, what you also get with food are unwanted calories. Drinking more water can prevent you from overeating and help you lose weight. So the next time you feel hungry, drink some water 15 minutes before you sit down to eat.
Water reduces water-retention
Most people retain a little water and women especially notice an increase in water retention during the week before their period. Water retention is common when you are dehydrated or low on water. Your body tends to conserve water, and retain a bit in order to keep you hydrated. Drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day will help you shed extra water. The amount you drink should be increased if you exercise, or if the weather is hot and dry.
Many people don't like drinking plain water. Gaining water from eating fruit high in water content e.g. watermelons, cucumbers, citrus fruits, etc. is a great way to boost water consumption without drinking it directly. Fruit will also help fill up the stomach with low calories and gain vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients to increase vitality.
Water can fill you up
Even if you suffer slight dehydration, you may mistake thirst for hunger and eat when your body is actually craving fluid. As most food contains some water, if you don't drink much, you may be subconsciously driven to eat more to get the necessary water. But, what you also get with food are unwanted calories. Drinking more water can prevent you from overeating and help you lose weight. So the next time you feel hungry, drink some water 15 minutes before you sit down to eat.
Water reduces water-retention
Most people retain a little water and women especially notice an increase in water retention during the week before their period. Water retention is common when you are dehydrated or low on water. Your body tends to conserve water, and retain a bit in order to keep you hydrated. Drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day will help you shed extra water. The amount you drink should be increased if you exercise, or if the weather is hot and dry.
Many people don't like drinking plain water. Gaining water from eating fruit high in water content e.g. watermelons, cucumbers, citrus fruits, etc. is a great way to boost water consumption without drinking it directly. Fruit will also help fill up the stomach with low calories and gain vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients to increase vitality.
People with kidney problems or other conditions where fluid intake needs to be limited should follow their doctor’s recommendations with correct sodium intake. One potential but rare side-effect of fluid intake can be hypoatremia in which electrolytes become imbalanced. Seek doctor’s advice before trying out a new diet.
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