Want to lose weight? This is what you need to do

The secret ingredient for weight loss is so close to us.

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It's rare to come across an individual who has not been on a weight loss spree. Expensive gym memberships, yoga or aerobic classes, fad diets--you must have tried it all. The secret weapon for weight loss has however always been very close to you. It's nothing else but water.

What makes water a powerhouse for weight loss. It's the sheer fact that this magic ingredient doesn't contain any fat, carbohydrates or protein. It can fill you up and help in refraining from overeating. A study published in Annals of Family Medicine journal has highlighted how water can help you cut down your weight.
 
"Staying hydrated is good for you no matter what, and our study suggests it may also be linked to maintaining a healthy weight," lead author Tammy Chang, Assistant Professor at University of Michigan, in the US told IANS.

"Our findings suggest that hydration may deserve more attention when thinking about addressing obesity on a population level," Chang added.

The findings showed that people who are obese and have a higher body mass index (BMI) are more likely to be inadequately hydrated. On the other, people with inadequately water content are also likely to be obese and have a higher BMI.

Staying hydrated by drinking water and eating more water-loaded fruits and vegetables can help with weight management, specially in obese individuals.

In addition, people with higher BMIs, who are expected to have higher water needs might also demonstrate behaviours that lead to inadequate hydration, the researchers said. The team looked at a nationally representative sample of 9,528 adults.

(With inputs from IANS)