Simply Water

Water for a Snack?

Water is a great beverage no matter which diet plan you choose to follow. It quenches your thirst, and helps flush out toxins in your body.

If you are in the habit of snacking during the day, your mouth is used to having something to keep it busy. Why not give it water?

At about 3:00 in the afternoon when dinner is still a couple of hours away, try a nice, cold glass of water. It will help take your mind off of snacking and fills the gaps between meals.

What’s wrong with soda or diet soda?

Tooth decay, diabetes, and even cancer, along with a wide variety of other ailments are blamed on soda by some scientists and health advocates. The reason is simple. The main ingredient is high-fructose corn syrup, which is pure sugar. The remaining ingredients are chemicals.

You might ask, “What about diet soda, it doesn’t have any sugar?”

That is true; however it has more chemicals than regular soda. Many scientists believe these chemicals and artificial sweeteners in particular should be studied more thoroughly. There is a general consensus among those in the medical field that artificial sweeteners are at least partly to blame for the obesity epidemic the world faces today.

Water doesn’t cut it for you?

There are many people who do not like to drink plain water. So how do you start drinking more water?
It helps to make small changes, like any other healthy goal. If you typically drink two glasses or cans of soda per day, replace one with a glass of water. After a month or so, replace the other soda with water.

Want to make your water more palatable?

Try adding a slice of fresh citrus. Another option is the flavored or carbonated water that is now widely available. Make sure to look at the label to avoid additional sugar or artificial sweeteners. Filtered water, mineral waters, carbonated or non-carbonated, are another appealing alternative.

Another alternative to midday snacking is to have a cup of coffee or tea – No added sugar, sweetener, or milk. Too much caffeine can have negative effects, such as making you jittery or affecting your adrenal glands; which can interfere with your hormones and contribute to insulin resistance and weight gain.

Alcohol also has drawbacks. It is primarily a carbohydrate which contributes to weight gain. Of course it is widely known that alcohol also inhibits your decision making abilities…which makes that bag of chips or greasy burger look even more appetizing.

What it boils down to is that water is really the best beverage for your body. It helps you stay healthy and feel better. It helps hydrate your cells, cleanses your body and helps you lose weight.