The claims floating around that water „flushes the fat“ out of your system is just not true. Yes, water is important to your overall health, but drinking a ton of water will not cause weight loss. Too much water can even be dangerous; water intoxication lowers the electrolyte balance in your body and can be a real medical emergency. What does help you lose weight is replacing high-sugar sodas and other sweetened drinks with water. Replace one can of Coca-Cola with a glass of water, for example, and you’ve just cut 140 calories.
As the saying goes, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This adage has truth. The nutritional health benefits of apples are numerous. According to research published in Nutrition Journal, eating apples has been linked with reduced risk for developing several diseases, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and asthma.
The same study finds that eating apples may help to lower cholesterol, and that they have antioxidant properties as well.
When it comes to choosing the right plan for you, be sure to discuss all of your options with your doctor. In order to help you get started, here are some of the most common plans.
If you want to lose weight, go on a diet. In fact, according to a comprehensive review of 31 long-term diet studies conducted by UCLA in 2007, “diets do not lead to sustained weight loss or health benefits for the majority of people.” According to the report’s lead author, Traci Mann, „Eating in moderation is a good idea for everybody, and so is regular exercise. … Exercise may well be the key factor leading to sustained weight loss.”