Water is life and we often take it for granted. We sometimes forget that water is a powerful health tonic and provides many health benefits.
Everyday, we lose water through normal bodily functions such as sweating and breathing.
In order for your body to function properly, it is important to replenish these fluids and drink water. “The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day,” states Mayo Clinic, “the AI for women is 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day.”
For those who want to reduce their intake of sugar, sodium, and saturated fat, drinking water may be the answer.
A new study from the University of Illinois shows that water is a powerful health tonic indeed. The researchers found that those who increased their water intake also reduced total caloric intake and as well as consumption of saturated fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol.
“The impact of plain water intake on diet was similar across race/ethnicity, education and income levels and body weight status,” University of Illinois professor Ruopeng An said. “This finding indicates that it might be sufficient to design and deliver universal nutrition interventions and education campaigns that promote plain water consumption in replacement of beverages with calories in diverse population subgroups without profound concerns about message and strategy customization.”
The study authors concluded:
The study showing that water is a powerful health tonic was published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
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REFERENCES:
1. “Drinking More Water Associated with Numerous Dietary Benefits, Study Finds.” University of Illinois. University of Illinois, n.d. Web. 30 July 2016.
2. “Plain Water Consumption in Relation to Energy Intake and Diet Quality among US Adults, 2005–2012.” Wiley Online Library. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, n.d. Web. 30 July 2016.
