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Healthy Habit No. 10: Drink Water and Eat Dairy

Water and milk are essential fluids for good health, but they can also help with shedding pounds.
The body needs water to keep properly hydrated and individuals vary widely in how much water they need. Joints need it to stay in motion, and vital organs such as the heart, brain, kidney, and liver need it to work properly.

If you don't get enough water, the body goes into emergency mode, and clings to every single water molecule it can find, reports the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center. The stored molecules appear as extra weight. The weight is only released once the body gets enough water.

The calcium in dairy, on the other hand, is known to be important for strong bones and teeth. Studies have also shown it can help prevent high blood pressure, kidney stones, heart disease, and colon cancer.

In the weight loss arena, three 8-ounce glasses of low-fat or fat-free milk appear to encourage body fat loss while maintaining muscle mass, according to the ADA. The dairy consumption must be part of a balanced reduced-calorie meal plan.

3 comments:

  1. That's true water is good to our health, That's why I drink 5 liters of water a day...

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  2. water is one of the most important thing in our daily lives.Water has a big role in our daily routine, we cant live without water, so pls let's preserve our water.

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  3. I read in a medical journal a couple of years ago that many people confuse hunger with thirst, and that it is often a contributor to obesity - so drinking before eating can really help with your weight loss. If you want to make some small changes in your aim forsustainable weight loss then it's a great place to start. Drinking water can help with other areas too - I found I get far fewer migraines if I stay hydrated.

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