Long Live the Small Difference: Just Drink One More Glass of Water a Day, and You Won't Believe What Happens
A comprehensive 7-year study found that even a simple 1% increase in daily water intake aids in weight and cholesterol reduction. Moreover, consuming an additional 2-3 glasses of water a day can save you 200 calories.
(Photo: shutterstock)How much water do you drink a day? A new study from the University of Illinois found that adding just one glass of water a day can make a significant difference in your weight.
The comprehensive study included 18,000 participants and was conducted over 7 years. According to the collected data, the average person drinks just over 4.2 glasses of water a day. This consumption is far less than the recommended 8 glasses.
According to the researchers, it was found that increasing daily water intake by even just one percent leads to a reduction in the amount of calories, cholesterol, sugar, and sodium absorbed by the body. Furthermore, those who added 2-3 glasses of water daily saved approximately 200 calories a day.
In conclusion, the study showed that the more participants drank, the more the water significantly impacted their weight. It is possible that the reason lies in the fact that drinking a glass of water gave the subjects a feeling of fullness, resulting in them eating less.
