What is the best drink?

A recent study on over 18,000 people compared plain water consumption in relation to energy intake and improved diet quality. It found that just by drinking more water, your calorie intake will reduce by 68 to 205 calories every day. Over time this will give you great weight loss results! Approximately 70% of our body mass is water. We lose 1.5 liters every day just through our body's normal functions. If you do not replace this water, you will most likely get dehydrated. I suggest drinking at least 1.5 liters, ideally 2 liters, of water every day. If you're not drinking enough water, then some of the symptoms you may see include constipation, tiring, low energy, lack of focus, muscle pain, headaches, dry skin, cramping, increased hunger, cravings and mood swings. Let's look at some of the other benefits of drinking water:

• It helps maintaining Ph levels in your body within the normal range of 7.0, in order to function properly.
• It will improve your immune system, so you can fight more efficiently against flu or other health problems.
• Water removes toxins and unwanted products from the body, and helps detoxification.
• It improves bowel movements and your digestive system, which also helps increase metabolic rate.
• It Improves skin disorders such as eczema, dry skin, wrinkles and spots.

Drinking water will also help you reduce the amount of other things you are drinking - soda, sports drinks, fruit juice etc. I personally add lemon in my water, it gives it a fresh taste and increases my energy. Also I'd recommend using a water bottle or thermos, this will keep it nicely cool for you and you can easily measure how much you're drinking each day. Now, grab a big glass of cold water, and repeat at least 8 to 10 times a day. Remember, a healthy life is a choice!