Drink More Water
Many times people do not realize how little water they drink. And the more water you drink the better. Not only does water improve ones complexion and immune system, but water can help you eat less. The next time you feel like having a snack, reach for a bottle of water instead. The water will fill your stomach, causing you to not feel hungry. If you replace a daily snack with a bottle of water, you could curve the number of calories consumed per week by almost 2,500 calories.
THE FACTS ABOUT H20
· 75 per cent of our hunger pangs are signals of thirst
· Our brain is 75 per cent water
· Blood is 92 per cent water
· Bones are 22 per cent water
· Muscles are 75 per cent water
· Brain cells are 82 per cent water
· Moderate dehydration can cause headaches and even dizziness
· On hot days, sweating can cause you to lose up to 16 glasses of water a day
· The body loses as much water when asleep as when awake
· Mild dehydration slows the metabolism by as much as 3 per cent
· A 2 per cent drop in hydration can slow mental recall
Can you believe that?
Being just 1 percent dehydrated could be keeping you from losing that stubborn excess fat! Drinking plenty of pure water will speed up your metabolism and help you to shed pounds faster. But before you start guzzling a gallon a day, make sure there’s not rocket fuel in your water! If you drink too much contaminated water, you’ll overload your kidneys and slow down your metabolic rate. A home water filterwill remove rocket fuel and other nasty contaminants from your drinking water.
“It is very difficult for the body to differentiate hunger from thirst,”
“If you don’t drink enough water throughout the day, you may mistake thirst for hunger and eat more than you really need, which can also impair weight loss. So staying well hydrated is important, particularly if you are trying to lose weight. And don’t forget to eat lots of water-based foods like soups, vegetables and low-fat dairy, which are equally important for weight loss, as they lower the calorie density of meals. That can help you reduce calories without reducing portions.”
Be sure to filter the water you use for cooking, too!
Drinking massive amounts of water (gallons and gallons) can cause a dangerous condition known as hyponatremia (low sodium levels in the blood), which can cause confusion, irritability and seizures and may even lead to a coma.
“This condition is very rare in healthy people but can sometimes be seen in the elderly or in endurance athletes who sweat significantly and drink water only to replace lost fluids. Most people should be far more concerned with not drinking enough water versus drinking too much.”
Friday, May 8, 2009
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