Giving that 70% of the human body is water, it’s goes without saying that consuming water is important for our health. A recent study that was led by Prof. Ruopeng An, from the University of Illinois shows that drinking water could be the magical wand that helps you control your weight, reduce intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat.
In the study, drinking more water by just 1 percent is linked to help reduce the overall daily calorie intake (8.6 calories on average) and reduce consumption of saturated fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol. People who increased their consumption of 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.
Moreover, drinking more water could help you lose weight easily, as many times when we think we’re hungry, we’re actually just thirsty. For anyone who wants to lose those extra pounds, staying hydrated can serve as an appetite suppressant and help with weight loss.
Drinking more water also helps your body flush out waste and bacteria. Our digestive system needs water to function properly. Also researches suggest that dehydration can affect your mood making you get cranky easily and confused. As about 70% to 80% of your brain tissue is water. If you're dehydrated, your body and your mind get stressed.
To sum up, our bodies are basically made of water, and the major systems of our bodies depend on water to work properly, that’s why you should make sure to drink plenty of water to stay healthy and live happily.