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Lose Weight and Have More Energy: 4 Surprising Benefits From Drinking Water

Water is a necessity of life, it comprises 60% of our body and 75% of our brain. As human beings, we are required to drink water in order to survive.

However, drinking water has a multitude of other surprising benefits beyond simply keeping us alive. Here are 4 surprising benefits of regularly drinking water.

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Calorie Control

For everyone waking up from a candy induced coma the day after Halloween, drinking water regularly can help you control your calorie intake and reduce weight. By drinking water regularly, your body will crave fewer snacks due to the “full” feeling caused by drinking water. Fewer snacks can mean fewer pounds for this upcoming Thanksgiving.

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More Energy

Drinking water regularly and staying hydrated can reduce headaches while improving memory and focus. By contrast, being dehydrated can increase fatigue and tiredness. With less frequent headaches and fatigue, staying hydrated can allow you to stay more focused and productive at work or home.

Fun Fact: Water can also hydrate the body and reduce hangover-induced headaches.

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Clearer Skin

Drinking water regularly moisturizes your skin and can flush out the toxins that can cause pimples. Staying hydrated can also help tone your muscles.

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Better Digestion

Regularly drinking water also helps to assist in digestion by helping to break down food, promoting liver and colon functions, and preventing constipation. Being dehydrated however, can result in feeling bloated or tired.

So stay hydrated and stay healthy everyone. Hope everybody had a safe and fun Halloween, and are having a happy November 1st!

Info Retrieved from: 
http://greatist.com/health/reasons-to-drink-water
https://www.caloriesecrets.net/does-water-make-you-lose-weight/

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