Water is beneficial for health in many ways. Drinking an adequate amount of water helps ensure smooth blood circulation and allows various organs to perform their functions properly. It also aids in dieting. Let's learn about ways to drink water that help with weight loss.

 

Drinking water helps improve metabolism. Waste products in the body are expelled more effectively, and energy is used to digest the water itself. The feeling of fullness that occurs after drinking water also helps regulate appetite. For this reason, drinking one or two glasses of water 30 to 15 minutes before a meal can fill the stomach with water and somewhat alleviate hunger.

 

Then, naturally, the amount of food intake decreases, leading to lower calorie consumption. A study conducted by Queen's University in Canada on obese adults found that drinking about 500mL of water before meals for 12 weeks resulted in a weight loss of 2kg. Drinking water before meals reduced calorie intake by an average of 40 to 200 calories each time.

However, there is no need to drink water during meals. It can actually burden the digestive function. The digestive juices secreted in the stomach may be diluted by the water, which could weaken digestive function in the long run.

Drinking water intermittently also reduces the desire for刺激ful flavors. A research team from the University of Illinois in the United States found that drinking 1 to 3 more glasses of bottled water per day resulted in a reduction of 78 to 235 grams in daily sodium intake, 5 to 18 grams less sugar, and 7 to 21 grams less saturated fat.

 

It is better to avoid drinking coffee, green tea, or other beverages instead of water. They contain ingredients like caffeine that have diuretic effects, causing the body to lose water. If you have consumed coffee or green tea, make sure to replenish with additional water accordingly.

 

 

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There are good points about coffee as well,

You are already familiar with caffeine and its diuretic effects.

Having a set daily drinking habit is good.

 

Always keep water on your office desk and drink it~

It's the type I drink often.

 

30 minutes before meals. I plan to avoid drinking for 30 minutes after meals.