Water for weight loss?

Generally people are unaware that water can play very effective role in helping them achieve weight loss. The fact is a large proportion of our body is water. And naturally water is most important for our existence and well being.

Most people are amazed when they hear that water plays a major role to achieve weight loss. The fact is that Muscles contain over 75 water content. Then bones and fat constitute at least 20% of water. Does this surprise you? Normal people do not know this fact.

Well if you think that water alone will help you to achieve results, then you are wrong. There should be a proper ratio of food and water to get best result. Just like a car needs proper ratio of air and petrol to give maximum output.

Avoid fast foods like pizza, burgers which do not have any nutritional value but are high on calories and fats. It may give you a feeling of fullness for some time but it does not add any good nutrients like proteins vitamins or minerals. Instead take fresh fruits and vegetables which are high in proteins, minerals and vitamins. These also contain big amount of fibers which are filling and also helps in cleaning your bowel. Do not eat in hurry, instead enjoy each bite to the fullest. This also helps in proper digestion.

Remember that "bad" fats are the main culprits causing excess weight - eat "good fats" that provide essential fatty acids. They help regulate blood pressure, prevent blood clotting and lower risk of heart failure.

Good proteins do help in suppressing cravings for food. They are essential in building muscles.

Carbohydrates such as beans, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains are consumed by the body slowly and hence they are natural hunger-suppressants; they are also moderate on fats and calories.

Eat adequate fiber food. Good fiber foods do not contribute much of calories and they are filling. They thus help in suppressing hunger. Moreover fiber does not get digested by the body and while passing through the body it attaches to some of the fats and proteins that we eat; thus they are taken out of the system without being digested! Apples, figs, broccoli, strawberries, brown rice, beans, bran and nuts are good fiber foods.

Water plays two important roles in helping you lose weight. Cravings for food are felt when the body dehydrates; if water is consumed in reasonable and adequate measure it suppresses hunger pangs. Liver provides stored fats for energy; water helps metabolism allowing kidneys to flush out waste. Many people will find it surprising that drinking cold water can burn the extra fat in the body; if you drink ice cold water it uses over 60 calories a day from the body - thus the body has to burn over 420 calories a week to raise the temperature of the ice cold water to the body temperature. What a way to beat that excess fat!

As we see here water plays an important role in you lose weight; it is a natural appetite suppressant, it helps in dieting and generally a major component in natural weight loss practice.

So now it is for you to decide what you want. Follow healthy eating habits and remain fit and happy.

by Priya S

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