Your metabolism works best when it is fully hydrated. Drinking cold water is even better. It takes your body more energy to heat it before it's digested.
Another bonus to staying hydrated? It may make you eat less. Many people confuse thirst for hunger. So if you're feeling hungry, try drinking some water first.
But if drinking water gets kind of dull for you, remember that you can get a lot of water by eating fruits and vegetables. I also recommend Crystal Light On the Go packets. They add a lot of flavor to your water with only 5 calories.
"Humans tend to eat a consistent weight of food from day to day, but not necessarily a consistent number of calories." - The Calorie Restriction Experiment NY TIMES mag
ReplyDeleteIngesting the same weight of food and taking in fewer calories, eating apples and fruit (which as you say have a lot of water) is a tip for weight loss!
Drinking cold water is also a strategy to burn calories. It takes energy to warm the cold water, therefore burning calories. So...you can lose weight simply by drinking water! (a lot of water)
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