Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Why is Water Good for You?
Water comprises approximately 70 percent of the human body mass. It is a crucial component of metabolic processes and detoxifies the system. It also serves as a solvent for many bodily solutes.
The human body tends to lose water quite easily everyday - through breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For the body to function properly, it is important to compensate for the water lost by consuming beverages and water based foods.
Weight Loss
Replacing high calorie drinks (like fruit juices, alcohol, soft drinks) with water helps in reducing your caloric intake and results in weight loss. Since water is a Zero calorie drink, drinking plenty of it will enable weight loss. Also drink a glass of water before having your meal, as it tends to reduce your appetite.
Energy
Even 5-7 percent of dehydration can make you feel very weak and cause muscle and leg cramping. If you find your energy low on certain days, try increasing your water intake, it will help you feel better.
Urinary Tract Infection
People who drink 2-3 liters of water a day seldom suffer from UTI and those who have it, can prevent a recurrence by increasing their water intake.
Kidney Stones
Water is the best remedy for kidney stones. Drinking 3-4 liters of water can help prevent kidney stones, especially in those with a genetic predisposition.
Headaches
Did you know that drinking less water can cause headaches? Water helps to wash away the by-products of metabolism and toxins which may cause headaches.
Healthy Skin
Water detoxifies the system and lends a healthy skin. Drinking 3-4 liters of water even for a week can have good effects on your skin.
When you lose more fluids than you consume. it leads to dehydration. Thirst, drinking lips, headache, smelly urine, and low blood pressure or flushed skin are some common symptoms of dehydration.
How much water should you drink?
Water= your weight (in kg) multiplied by 0.033. So, if you are 60 kg, you should drink about 2 litres of water every day.
Replacing high calorie drinks (like fruit juices, alcohol, soft drinks) with water helps in reducing your caloric intake and results in weight loss. Since water is a Zero calorie drink, drinking plenty of it will enable weight loss. Also drink a glass of water before having your meal, as it tends to reduce your appetite.
Energy
Even 5-7 percent of dehydration can make you feel very weak and cause muscle and leg cramping. If you find your energy low on certain days, try increasing your water intake, it will help you feel better.
Urinary Tract Infection
People who drink 2-3 liters of water a day seldom suffer from UTI and those who have it, can prevent a recurrence by increasing their water intake.
Kidney Stones
Water is the best remedy for kidney stones. Drinking 3-4 liters of water can help prevent kidney stones, especially in those with a genetic predisposition.
Headaches
Did you know that drinking less water can cause headaches? Water helps to wash away the by-products of metabolism and toxins which may cause headaches.
Healthy Skin
Water detoxifies the system and lends a healthy skin. Drinking 3-4 liters of water even for a week can have good effects on your skin.
When you lose more fluids than you consume. it leads to dehydration. Thirst, drinking lips, headache, smelly urine, and low blood pressure or flushed skin are some common symptoms of dehydration.
How much water should you drink?
Water= your weight (in kg) multiplied by 0.033. So, if you are 60 kg, you should drink about 2 litres of water every day.
Tips to stay Hydrated
1) Drink water when you wake up in morning
2) Always carry juice or water when out of home, either to office or shopping
3) Keep the body hydrated by drinking before, during and after you workout (drinking water every 15 minutes of exercise is advised)
4) Keep drinking water before getting thirsty for it
5) Limit caffeinated and sugary beverages-caffeine acts as a diuretic and can cause fluid loss more quicly; the fructose or natural sugars in fruit juices contain extra calories and can slow the body's ability to absorb fluids
6) Monitor your dluid intake
7) Packing ready-to-eat fruits in seal able lastic bags can be a great way to restore fluids and vitamins, especially when outdoors.
8) Always sleep with a bottle of glass or water by your bedside.
1) Drink water when you wake up in morning
2) Always carry juice or water when out of home, either to office or shopping
3) Keep the body hydrated by drinking before, during and after you workout (drinking water every 15 minutes of exercise is advised)
4) Keep drinking water before getting thirsty for it
5) Limit caffeinated and sugary beverages-caffeine acts as a diuretic and can cause fluid loss more quicly; the fructose or natural sugars in fruit juices contain extra calories and can slow the body's ability to absorb fluids
6) Monitor your dluid intake
7) Packing ready-to-eat fruits in seal able lastic bags can be a great way to restore fluids and vitamins, especially when outdoors.
8) Always sleep with a bottle of glass or water by your bedside.
Top 10 superfoods for guaranteed weight loss
Oats
Yes, oats work wonder as they contain high quantity of fiber. Consuming a bowl of oats in breakfast keeps you full throughout the day and help boost metabolism thereby burning fat.
Avocadoes
If you are trying to lose weight, this nutritional fruit can actually help you a lot. It contains ample amount of fiber that gives a feeling of fullness, so that one can stay satisfied with food for longer and proper digestion can also take place.
Eggs
For those who want to lose weight, eggs are the best way to start your day. Studies suggest that eggs contain an ingredient that can help to cut down calories consumed during each meal.
Dark chocolates
Gone are the days when you used to think that chocolates were major reasons in weight gain. Good news is that dark chocolates can actually aid in weight loss as they contain high quality cocoa powder which is rich in antioxidants and thereby helps in slimming.
Salmon
Salmon is an effective diet when it comes to weight loss as despite having fairly high fat content, it contains healthy omega-3 essential fatty acids that serve as a good weight-loss tool. It is a better option than read meat any day.
Broccoli
Though it is mostly known for its cancer fighting ability, but since it contains a high quantity of fiber, it also prevents weight gain. It also helps in lowering of cholesterol thereby boosting your heart’s health.
Brown rice
If losing weight is your motto for this year, try brown rice. It is a superfood that is low in calorie but has high fiber content; it keeps you full throughout the day thereby serving the purpose of weight loss.
Wine
Yes, now drink wine for not just good health but also to stay thin. Researchers suggest that light-to-moderate intake of wine protects against weight gain.
Green Tea
Green tea is an excellent food for weight loss as it contains an ingredient called polyphenols that helps in dissolution of triglycerides which are deposited in our body. Not just this, it also boosts endurance level of a person which means one can exercise for long thereby aiding in weight loss.
Oranges
And last but certainly not the least is the mighty food namely orange that too helps in aiding weight loss as it contains large amount of fiber and Vitamin C that boosts metabolism and helps in weight reduction.
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