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How important is drinking water and what is an ideal daily intake?
There is no doubt that drinking plenty of water is essential for good health, for without sufficient water we would be poisoned to death by the build up of toxins in the body.
Not drinking enough water can result in excess body fat, poor muscle tone and a decrease in digestive efficiency.
Water is crucial in digestion and metabolism for it aids in the carrying out of various enzymatic and chemical reactions. One doctor says that water intake is a key to weight loss.
Why?
Because without sufficient water the body cannot metabolize the fat and it begins to retain fluid, which in turn keeps the weight up.
Just how much water should a person drink each day?
Many doctors recommend about 10 eight ounce glasses per day. Another says that anyone overweight should drink an extra eight ounces of water for every 25 lbs which exceeds their ideal body weight.
It is good to spread the water intake throughout the day, drinking no more than four glasses at any one time.
While many beverages contain water, the effect of drinking tea, coffee, beer, soft drinks, is not the same as water itself. These beverages contain ingredients which may interfere with the positive effects of extra water.
There is no substitute. If you want to maintain a healthy weight level, drink lots of water - just water!
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