Water besides helps us flush out toxins, aids digestion, transports nutrients, maintains our body temperature and a whole lot more, it also helps with weight loss - drink water for fewer cravings, less hunger and a boosted metabolic rate.
One study showed that after drinking 500 ml (16.9 ounces) of water, a person may experience a 30% increase in metabolic rate after 10 minutes, which lasts around 30 to 40 minutes. Water also helps keep our body from retaining excess fluids and byproducts of fat loss as well as aiding our body in digesting the foods we eat. Also if we drink water before meals, we are less likely to overeat - sometimes when we think we are hungry, we are actually just thirsty. So reach for a glass of water first, about 10 minutes before every meal or snack.
One study showed that after drinking 500 ml (16.9 ounces) of water, a person may experience a 30% increase in metabolic rate after 10 minutes, which lasts around 30 to 40 minutes. Water also helps keep our body from retaining excess fluids and byproducts of fat loss as well as aiding our body in digesting the foods we eat. Also if we drink water before meals, we are less likely to overeat - sometimes when we think we are hungry, we are actually just thirsty. So reach for a glass of water first, about 10 minutes before every meal or snack.
How much water should we drink?
Our optimal water intake may vary based on our overall health, diet, environment, activity level and exercise routine. According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, an adequate daily fluid intake is about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids for men and about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women, i.e. 124 ounces of fluids for men and 92 ounces of fluids for women each day. Our daily consumption of food, beverages and water all contribute to how much fluid we take in each day.
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