It's been said that water is life. Without it, your body can't absorb nutrients, the neurons in your brain can't fire and your internal body temperature be set alight.
So you need water to live. But did you know that water can also play a key role in weight loss, keeping you healthy and ensuring that you've got a clear mind? In fact, water is so wonderful that it could almost be considered a magical potion. Here's why:
Water boosts your metabolism. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that drinking 17 ounces of water can boost your metabolism by up to 30 percent.
It's good for your heart. If you don't want to suffer from a heart attack (and who does?), drink water. A recent study found that drinking more than five glasses of water a day cut your risk of dying from a heart attack by 41 percent.
It helps your head. A study published in Neurology found that migraine sufferers who drank about six cups of water a day (in addition to what they usually drank) experienced significantly fewer headaches than before they increased their water consumption.
It might make you smarter. Your brain requires oxygen to function at maximum capacity. Water delivers oxygen to your brain.
It can save you a lot of money. Water-even when it's bottled-is less expensive than juice, soda and energy drinks. And if you drink it straight from the tap in your kitchen, it's even less expensive. Over the course of a year, replacing juice, soda and energy drinks with water can save you hundreds of dollars.
It keeps you awake and alert. Did you know that dehydration causes daytime fatigue? It's true. So instead of reaching for a soda or energy drink (both of which contain dehydration-causing caffeine), grab a water before your next meeting.
It's a secret weapon in the battle of the bulge. Drinking water takes up space in your stomach, meaning there is less room for food.
Want to know more about water and weight loss? Contact the experts at BeLiteWeight today.
