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Add Water To Your Diet, Shed The Weight

Could drinking water actually help weight loss?

“Diet and exercise” – that’s the mantra that most people swear by, when it comes to losing weight the healthy way. But the word “diet” is more than just the food put on a plate. A very important component of a healthy diet is the amount of water a person drinks in a day.

While drinking water is not a magic pill to shed those pounds faster, not being adequately hydrated could make weight loss a little harder.

Why do you need to drink water?

Water helps your body to function correctly. Water is required for a number of chemical reactions and metabolic processes that take place in individual cells, tissues and organs. But if you don’t drink sufficient water, these reactions and processes will not function the way they’re supposed to. And this could affect your overall metabolism.

Let’s look at some of the ways water can help you in your weight loss program.

You’re not hungry… you’re just thirsty!

Sometimes, the body is not able to differentiate between hunger and thirst. So if you feel hungry and tempted to snack on high-calorie food, have a glass of water first. It could be that you are, in fact, just thirsty and the glass of water would make you feel full and prevent you from consuming the extra calories.

Water can help you eat less

Drinking water some time before a meal has its benefits in overall weight loss, possibly because you feel full and therefore tend to eat smaller portions of food at mealtime.

In one study, people who drank water before a meal ate about 75 calories fewer during the meal. That, in itself, may not seem like much. But 75 x 365 (days in a year) means 27375 calories less in a year, which corresponds to an approximately 4 kilo weight loss, without much effort on your part.

Water can help you digest your food better

Drinking sufficient quantities of water is also important for your kidneys to function correctly and reduce the risk of kidney stones. Water also helps to prevent constipation.  

Research seems to confirm the benefits of water during weight loss

There is no place here to discuss all the studies that talk about weight loss and water. But let us look at two studies:

In one study, there were 48 overweight and obese middle-aged adults who were put on a low-calorie diet. Some of them were asked to drink about 500 ml of water before each of their three meals a day. At the end of three months, those who drank the extra water lost about 2 kgs more than those who didn’t drink water.

Another study looked at how people tend to gain weight as they get older. This study was carried out over 4 years. Those who had a higher intake of water and those who substituted their sugar-sweetened beverage consumption with water were less likely to put on weight over the years.

To drink or not to drink

If you are on a diet to lose weight, you will definitely be keeping an eye on your calories on your plate. But remember to watch your fluid intake as well!

Here’s a quick list of what you should drink and what you should stay a mile away from, when losing weight.

Keep these at reach:

Water: If you’ve read this article, then you are already aware of how important and healthy it is to drink water and stay hydrated, when trying to lose weight

100% fruit juice: make sure you check the label first. Fruit juice often comes with added sugars and those can be high in calorie, though high in nutritive value

Vegetable juice: While vegetable juice is often as nutritious as fruit juices, they often come with fewer calories and a lot of fibre

Skimmed or low-fat milk: by giving you the goodness of calcium with far less calories, the low fat milk option is much better than whole milk, when on a diet.

Black coffee: coffee is a good source of anti-oxidants and largely calorie-free, just as long as it’s black.

Green tea: another great source of antioxidants, green tea may also aid weight loss

Stay away from

Carbonated drinks: high in calories and low in nutrition, it’s best to avoid these – whether you’re on a diet or not

Fruit juices with sugar: some fruit juices have as much sugar added as carbonated drinks. Make sure you check the labels before buying these

Energy drinks: once again, check the label on these products first. While energy drinks provide a boost of much-needed energy, they are often high calorie drinks

Alcohol: alcohol is high in calories, and that is without counting the fried snacks or nuts that usually accompany a glass of alcohol

Use water filters to get pure water.

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First Trimester Of Pregnancy, Pregnancy Care, During Pregnancy Care

For most women, learning that they are pregnant is a beautiful and overwhelming experience! For the next few months, unseen to her eyes, a brand new life is beginning to take shape and form inside her. While the process is intricate and beautiful, it does result in a lot of changes in the woman’s body and many are not aware just how much their bodies are going to change during this time – apart from the ever growing belly.

So here’s a list of what you could expect in your first three months.

1. Your breasts may feel tender

Your hormones have already gone to work to prepare you to produce milk and breastfeed later on. Because of this, your breasts may feel a little sore or tender, or they may feel heavier than usual. You could wear a support bra, or use a bigger size.

2. ‘Morning sickness’ may become a reality

Morning sickness refers to nausea (feeling sick in the stomach with a desire to vomit) that a woman may experience, often in the morning, but it could be at any time in the day. The hormones produced by the body during pregnancy slow down digestion and cause the nausea. Nausea may start during the first month of pregnancy.

Because of a stronger sense of smell during this time, certain smells, in addition to certain foods, could also trigger the nausea.

3. You feel constipated or experience heartburn

Because of your pregnancy, your doctor has probably recommended iron supplements. Then there’s the fact that your pregnancy hormone (progesterone) is slowing down the contraction of your intestine muscles. This may make you feel constipated or bloated or a little ‘gassy’. You may also experience acid reflux or ‘heartburn’ in the first trimester.

The same hormone also relaxes the muscle which helps keep your food and digestive juices inside your stomach. Because of the muscle relaxation, pregnant women often experience heartburn or ‘acid reflux’.

4. You’re always tired and your mood changes all the time

It’s common to feel tired and sleepy during the first trimester of your pregnancy. And this may also result in mood swings – from feeling happy to cranky to scared to excited. Just remember, this is completely normal.

5. You find yourself running to the toilet often!

As your uterus expands because of the growing body, it puts pressure on your bladder. This may cause you to urinate more frequently and you may even leak urine when you sneeze or cough. Don’t cut down on your water intake because of this. Instead, just visit the bathroom whenever you feel you need to.

Tips during your first trimester

Wear a bigger size bra or opt for a support/sports bra

Eat smaller-sized meals, several times a day

Ginger drinks or ginger ales may help relieve nausea

Raise your pillow when you sleep to reduce heartburn

Avoid spicy, oily and acidic foods

Stay physically active*

Include fibre in your diet

Drink plenty of fluids but avoid caffeine

Wear a liner if you are experiencing leakage

Common experiences during the first trimester

nausea

fatigue

mood changes

constipation

heartburn

increased urination

tender, sore breasts

*It is important to consult your physician before initiating any exercise program or intense physical activites.

Always check your water purifier so that you never drink unhealthy water

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The Easiest Way To Lose Weight , Advantages Of Drinking Water

“Diet and exercise” – that’s the mantra that most people swear by, when it comes to losing weight the healthy way. But the word “diet” is more than just the food put on a plate. A very important component of a healthy diet is the amount of water a person drinks in a day.

While drinking water is not a magic pill to shed those pounds faster, not being adequately hydrated could make weight loss a little harder.

Why do you need to drink water?

Water helps your body to function correctly. Pure water is required for a number of chemical reactions and metabolic processes that take place in individual cells, tissues and organs. But if you don’t drink sufficient water, these reactions and processes will not function the way they’re supposed to. And this could affect your overall metabolism.

Let’s look at some of the ways water can help you in your weight loss program.

You’re not hungry… you’re just thirsty!

Sometimes, the body is not able to differentiate between hunger and thirst. So if you feel hungry and tempted to snack on high-calorie food, have a glass of water first. It could be that you are, in fact, just thirsty and the glass of water would make you feel full and prevent you from consuming the extra calories.

Water can help you eat less

Drinking water some time before a meal has its benefits in overall weight loss, possibly because you feel full and therefore tend to eat smaller portions of food at mealtime.

In one study, people who drank water before a meal ate about 75 calories fewer during the meal. That, in itself, may not seem like much. But 75 x 365 (days in a year) means 27375 calories less in a year, which corresponds to an approximately 4 kilo weight loss, without much effort on your part.

Water can help you digest your food better

Drinking sufficient quantities of water is also important for your kidneys to function correctly and reduce the risk of kidney stones. Water also helps to prevent constipation.  

Research seems to confirm the benefits of water during weight loss

There is no place here to discuss all the studies that talk about weight loss and water. But let us look at two studies:

In one study, there were 48 overweight and obese middle-aged adults who were put on a low-calorie diet. Some of them were asked to drink about 500 ml of water before each of their three meals a day. At the end of three months, those who drank the extra water lost about 2 kgs more than those who didn’t drink water.

Another study looked at how people tend to gain weight as they get older. This study was carried out over 4 years. Those who had a higher intake of water and those who substituted their sugar-sweetened beverage consumption with water were less likely to put on weight over the years.

To drink or not to drink

If you are on a diet to lose weight, you will definitely be keeping an eye on your calories on your plate. But remember to watch your fluid intake as well!

Here’s a quick list of what you should drink and what you should stay a mile away from, when losing weight.

Keep these at reach:

Water: If you’ve read this article, then you are already aware of how important and healthy it is to drink water and stay hydrated, when trying to lose weight

100% fruit juice: make sure you check the label first. Fruit juice often comes with added sugars and those can be high in calorie, though high in nutritive value

Vegetable juice: While vegetable juice is often as nutritious as fruit juices, they often come with fewer calories and a lot of fibre

Skimmed or low-fat milk: by giving you the goodness of calcium with far less calories, the low fat milk option is much better than whole milk, when on a diet.

Black coffee: coffee is a good source of anti-oxidants and largely calorie-free, just as long as it’s black.

Green tea: another great source of antioxidants, green tea may also aid weight loss

Stay away from

Carbonated drinks: high in calories and low in nutrition, it’s best to avoid these – whether you’re on a diet or not

Fruit juices with sugar: some fruit juices have as much sugar added as carbonated drinks. Make sure you check the labels before buying these

Energy drinks: once again, check the label on these products first. While energy drinks provide a boost of much-needed energy, they are often high calorie drinks

Alcohol: alcohol is high in calories, and that is without counting the fried snacks or nuts that usually accompany a glass of alcohol

According to a study, drinking 500 ml of water before every meal could help weight loss

Make sure you drink water from a trusted source

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RO UV Water Purifiers By Pureit

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Water. A Simple Checklist Today. A Lifestyle Tomorrow

A checklist for you by Pureit Water Purifiers.

Put a tick in the box, if you experience any of the following while exercising?

   thirst

   dry mouth

   dry cough

   fatigue

   light-headedness

   dizziness

   heat intolerance

   less urine output

   dark-coloured urine

   muscle fatigue or muscle cramps

   poor coordination

   reduced athletic ability

   inability to properly regulate body temperature

   heat exhaustion

   heat stroke

If you’ve marked any of the boxes above, it could mean you are experiencing some level of dehydration while exercising. Talk to your trainer or doctor, and start keeping yourself hydrated while working out/playing a sport.

Here are two simple tests to check if you are dehydrated:

Test 1: Fill in the following blanks and do this simple exercise to check your level of dehydration Weight before exercise    : __ kg                 Weight after exercise    : __ kg Calculate:   Weight before exercise – Weight after exercise   x 100 = ___ and Divide this by               Weight before exercise

If the answer is greater than 1 and ≤ 5, it indicates dehydration If the answer is greater than 5, it indicates severe dehydration

Test 2: When you use the washroom during your workout    the urine is dark yellow – amber in colour    the urine has an intense odour

If you ticked either of the boxes above, it could indicate you are dehydrated.