Just some neat information I read this morning! NUTRITION TIP #9. Water down the calories. You’ve been told to drink 8 glasses of water a day, but why bother? Well, what if staying hydrated could strip pounds off your body? According to a study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, after drinking approximately 17 ounces of water (about 2 tall glasses), participants’ metabolic rates increased by 30 percent. The researchers estimate that increasing water intake by 1.5 liters a day (about 6 cups) would burn an extra 17,400 calories over the course of the year—a weight loss of approximately five pounds! Fill up at the tap and read about the 4 Surprising Secrets of Bottled Water so you stay hydrated the healthy way.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:10:35 +0000
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