Drink more water… and less of everything else

Water is an essential component of good heath. The human body

is made up of almost 75% water and almost every cell in the

body needs water to function properly.



Many times we mistake thirst for hunger, and we end up eating

when our bodies are really only craving fluid. Staying hydrated

will help you better regulate your appetite.



When you exercise, you need to drink more to replenish the

fluids you lose through sweat. Listen to your body to know how

much water you need, but we recommend at least 64 ounces of

water per day.



Water is the ideal beverage to drink throughout the day because

it is naturally calorie-free! Steer away from juice, soda, sport

drinks, alcohol and high-calorie coffee drinks like lattes and

mochas. Research shows that when people drink calories, they

do not make up for it by eating fewer calories. Think of liquid

calories as “extra calories,” which most of us cannot afford.

And don’t think you can solve the problem by turning to

artificially sweetened beverages! Studies have actually linked

diet sodas to obesity.



Because artificial sweetener is exponentially sweeter than sugar,

it actually increases your sweet tooth. On top of that, there’s also

a psychological issue. You order a diet soda along with

something very fattening, like a chocolate shake or large fries.

You feel like you’ve saved calories on the drink, so you indulge

elsewhere. Wouldn’t you have been better off with water and a

healthy meal?



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