The Water/Weight Equation: How Water Affects Diet

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, or just plain health-conscious, here are some important facts about the “water-weight” equation you’ll want to know.  In addition to the many essential health benefits water provides the human body, scientists say it has a direct effect on how our body reacts to weight-loss dieting.  Water suppresses appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat.  Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will actually cause fat deposits to increase, while an increase in water can reduce fat deposits.  Read more . . .