Drinking More Water Reduces Calorie Intake And Can Help You Stay Slim

Drinking more water is associated with reduced intakes of sugar, sodium and
saturated fat, researchers say.
The study, which is published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics followed up more than 18,300 adults.

On a daily basis, the participants consumed an average of about 4.2 cups of plain water, which accounts for just over 30% of their total water consumption.

The average calorie intake for each participant was 2,157 calories, which included 125 calories from sugar-sweetened
beverages and 432 calories from "discretionary foods" - desserts, pastries, snack mixes and other foods that are not
essential.

The results of the study revealed that people who increased their consumption of plain water by one to three cups daily lowered total energy intake by 68-205 calories each day and their sodium intake by 78-235 g each day.

Experts agree that plain drinking water should be the beverage of choice when one is thirsty. This could have greater implications for one’s health and weight, considering that a takeoff point for hunger is likely low electrolyte levels in the body.

“To control voracious hunger, first reach out for a glass of water and then wait for five minutes before you decide to eat
something,” explains clinical nutritionist Dr. Rupali Datta on how drinking water helps prevent overeating.