The adult woman’s body is roughly 60% water. We lose this water continuously throughout the day through breathing, digesting, perspiring, etc. It’s important to replace this lost water to prevent dehydration.
Water also helps us lose weight by taking up space in your stomach. Drinking 8 oz. of water prior to a meal may help you feel fuller quicker. Also, as you lose body fat, toxins that have been stored in that fat are released into the body. Water helps to flush those toxins out.
If you don’t like water, you may replace up to ½ (32 oz.) of your daily consumption with other nonalcoholic beverages. Gradually work your way to 64 oz. of pure water for best health.
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Mon, January 16, 2012
by Janna McIntosh, RD, LD