Found: The Fountain of Youth
Turns out the sought-after magic elixir has been right under our noses all along.
It's water. Pure, simple water.
Though you probably don't think about it often, water is the most essential element, next to air, to your survival. The simple combination of two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen makes up more than two thirds of your body and is involved in a host of bodily functions that we routinely take for granted.
You've probably heard that you need to drink plenty of water in order to drop weight, but did you ever wonder why? What does water have to do with decreasing your calories and increasing your activity level in an effort to shed pounds?
1. Water is a natural appetite suppressant.
2. Water increases your body's ability to efficiently metabolize fat.
3. Water is the perfect substitute for high calorie beverages.
To avoid dehydration, check out the following Hydration Tips:
Hydration Tip #1: Caffeinated beverages-such as coffee, soft drinks or energy drinks-cause your body to lose water. After you enjoy a dose of caffeine, replace the lost water by drinking two times that amount in water.
Hydration Tip #2: Add a slice of lemon to your water to spice things up.
Hydration Tip #3: Always carry water with you throughout your day-keep a bottle in the car, at your workplace and next to your bed.
Hydration Tip #4: Exercise and hot summer days both increase your body's water requirements-make a mental note to drink before, during and after exercise or while out on a hot day.
Hydration Tip #5: Make it a habit to begin your day with a large glass of water, then drink a glass before each meal and one between meals.
