Water is one of the most important nutrients that the human body needs. It uses water to keep hydrated, to keep itself clean of harmful toxins, to cool down, to help joint movement, and to make sure digestion follows through. The body also releases water through urination, sweating, and other methods. That is the reason why many professionals agree that two liters of water a day is a healthy limit. It is said that cutting down on how much food you take in is good, but you always need plenty of water.
As with most of your body’s functions, the metabolism is very dependent on water in order to work efficiently and correctly. If you are dehydrated, your metabolism slows down and doesn’t properly break down food. This means that too little calories are burnt and you don’t lose too as much weight as you could if you were hydrated.
Not to mention that not drinking enough water is an easy method to constipation!
Water can also help you lose weight. If you drink a tall glass of water before you eat a meal, you’ll eat less because water fills you up. This will suppress your appetite and will help you consume less food.
In order to receive the full effects of water, make sure you drink your two liters throughout the day. Spread out how much water you drink and do not drink all two liters at once.
