The benefits of drinking water

Well here are some reasons and explanations why water is good for you:

1. Drinking water enhances fat loss
Water is an essential nutrient. All chemical reactions in the body depend upon it. If you’re trying to lose weight, this is essential. You won’t be able to lose weight without water to flush out the by-products of fat breakdown. Plus drinking enough water will increase the fat burning process by 3%. This may not seem to be alot but you get it for free for just drinking some water.

2. Feel healthier by drinking more water
In many cases, fatigue, headaches and back pain may be caused by dehydration. If you suffer from an afternoon nod off, try drinking more water at lunch. If you or your friends complain of frequent headaches, the amount of water you’re drinking could be responsible. This is something I have expirenced myself. Ever since I have been a child I would have headaches almost every day and also take pain killers almost every day. Ever since I started drinking enough water the headaches have disappeared. I wish someone would have told me that earlier.

3. Drinking water can reduce hunger
Experts say that hunger pangs are often misinterpreted cravings for water. Try drinking water before your regular meals and see if it helps you cut down on the amount of food you eat. It really works as an effective appetite suppressant. Avoid counting tea, coffee, sodas and juices in your fluid intake. Coffee and tea contain caffeine which has a diuretic effect and makes you lose water. Sodas and juices are too sweet—because the body must dilute them, they cause more dehydration.

4. Look younger - drinking water hydrates your skin and can help to prevent cellulite
When the skin is properly hydrated, it looks plump and more radiant. Water will keep the toxins flushed out and help you to cool off through perspiration. Muscles need to have enough water to make them look full too. Plus if your body is dehydrated the connective tissue that holds back your fat cells will loose strenght and cellulite will be worse. Drinking enough water will support this tissue and help it to stay elastic and make your skin look even and firm.

5. Eat less by drinking enough water
Unfortunately our body does not know the difference between thurst and hunger. That is why it reacts with hunger if it is dehydrated. If you feel hungry the next time try drinking a glass of water. A lot of the times this will help and you will end up reducing your calorie intake with no big efforts.