There are many benefits of drinking water in sufficient quantities on a daily basis. Let's look at the importance of drinking water, as it is related to controlling your weight. Since most of us could stand to lose at least a couple of pounds.

According to the Surgeon General, the number one health problem in the United States is obesity. Over 60% of all Americans are overweight. Many studies have been conducted into the reasons why Americans have such a weight problem. It could have to do with what is coming out of their taps.

The benefits of drinking water for weight loss can be negated when the liquids are contaminated. Weight loss is primarily the result of the liver converting stored fat into usable energy. But the primary function of the liver, as well as the kidneys, is to eliminate toxins from the body.

So, if the liquids we take in are contaminated with lead, chlorine and other chemical toxins, as is the case in many areas of the country, the liver will spend most of its time concentrating on those toxins and less time converting stored fat into energy. I wanted to cover that first, so that you would understand the importance of drinking water that has been purified, but that doesn't mean buying bottled.

There may be just as many contaminants, if not more, in a bottle as there are coming out of the tap. Numerous test results confirm that fact. Your best choice to get the full benefits of drinking water is a multi-stage home purification device that removes chlorine, THMs, VOCs, Lead, pesticides and herbicides. Those are the primary contaminants that affect the function of the liver.

Now, that you understand the importance of drinking water that has been purified, let's look at a few other things.

Numerous studies have been conducted concerning the benefits of drinking water in a weight loss regimen. One recent study concluded that when 16 ounces of plain water was consumed 30 minutes prior to a meal, study participants ate less.

Opinions vary about "why" the appetite is suppressed. Of course, a feeling of fullness is created, but a nutritional component could also be involved.
If you are constantly hungry or crave certain foods, it is likely that you are not getting adequate nutrition from the foods that you eat. While full-blown nutritional deficiencies are rare in industrialized countries, you can still suffer from a lack of proper nutrition.

The importance of drinking water for the digestive system includes the proper absorption of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in the small and large intestines. You might think that you are getting all the "hydration" that you need from a soda or sweetened beverage. That kind of thinking creates additional problems.

First, those beverages contain calories that undermine your attempts at dieting. Second, new research indicates that sucrose, glucose and fructose (or sugars) increase feelings of hunger and decrease feelings of fullness or satiety. It has to do with the effect that the sugars have on the brain where hunger and fullness signals originate.

Doctors have advised dieters about the importance of drinking water for many years. This new study further explains the benefits of drinking water, as opposed to other beverages. So, drink up and lose weight, but remember to purify.