"Drink at least 8 glasses of water." It’s a piece of advice we hear everywhere, no matter what type of weight loss program or therapeutic diet plan is being prescribed to us. But exactly how does drinking water help in losing weight?
01/ Drinking water increases your metabolism.
Studies have shown that people who drink eight glasses of water during the day experience a 30% increase in their metabolic rate, the rate at which calories are burned. This increase happens 10 minutes after drinking water and reaches its maximum after 30-40 minutes. In men, this increase translated into more fat burning, while in women, the metabolic rate was sped up by the increased breakdown of carbs. This is why, as your trusted Dietitian and nutritionist in Dubai, I always recommend staying well-hydrated to help with calorie burning.
02/ Drinking water before a meal helps you eat less.
Another study done on obese adults showed that people who drank 1-2 glasses of water before a meal lost more weight than those who didn’t. Water makes you feel full, which results in eating less at a meal.
03/ Drinking water reduces your salt and sugar consumption.
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