6 great reasons for you to drink more water – in addition to losing weight –

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Drinking water every day is important to quench thirst, regulate body temperature, transport mineral salts and vitamins and even end that false feeling of hunger. But not everyone manages to put this recommendation into practice – most of the time because they think the drink is not funny. However, new studies prove that including water in the diet is as important for health as eating. Still not convinced? We have selected other good reasons for you to keep your bottle always full:
1. You will decrease your sugar intake throughout the day
Yes, sugar-sweetened drinks, such as soft drinks, energy drinks, teas and even the famous coffee account for almost half of the sugar we consume every day – without even realizing it. By replacing 355 ml of soda with water daily, you can already cut more than 65 cups of sugar in a year. Simple, right?

2. You will lose weight…
Several studies have already proven the effectiveness of water in weight loss. And if you drink on an empty stomach? Even better! 500ml of water in the morning speeds up your metabolism by 24%. With that, you burn fat more easily. Also, drinking more water can help you eat less.

3. Your mood will skyrocket!
She’s a great tool to boost your training performance, you know? This is because drinking helps regulate your internal temperature and maintain blood volume in the organism. Without enough water, the body experiences the famous fatigue, your heart rate increases and performance drops. To make the most of your workout, the recommendation is to drink plenty of water before, during and after exercise.

4. Believe: even your diet will be healthier
Science proves: including more water in your routine makes you have healthier habits. A study of more than 18,000 Americans found that the habit reduces total calorie and total fat intake.

5. Your skin will be more beautiful
Composed of 72% water, it is essential that you keep it hydrated. Calm down, that doesn’t mean your wrinkles will disappear. In fact, drinking more water will improve (a lot!) the appearance of your skin.

6. Decreases the risk of developing diabetes and heart problems
If excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease, drinking water could reverse the process. A recent study showed that volunteers who consumed more than one sweetened drink a day increased their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 83% compared to women who drank fewer sweetened drinks.