Facts about Water
- About 70% of the Earth's surface is covered in water
- It is essential for life - humans can survive for weeks without food, but only 3-5 days in mild weather without water
- By the time you feel thirsty you have already reduced your body's water content by >1%
- Global sales of bottled water account for over $60 - S80 billion USD each year
- Water is made up of two hydrogen and one oxygen molecules - hence the formula H2O
- Pure water has no smell or taste and a neutral pH level of 7.0
- Water dissolves more substances than any other liquid
- Chemicals, minerals and nutrients follow water wherever it goes
Thirst can be mistaken for hunger, by drinking enough water
and remaining hydrated this is a lot less likely to occur. Water also
helps to metabolise stored body fat, however, a decrease in water intake
may cause the body to deposit fat.
Drinking just 500ml of water has been shown to increase
metabolic rate by 30%. The recommended 2 litres per day intake could
increase energy expenditure by almost 100 calories (400kJ) daily,
contributing to increased fat burning.
Many toxins are stored in our fat cells, when we start to
breakdown our stored fat for energy these toxins are released and must
be removed from the body. Drinking enough water will help the body to
eliminate toxins released from fat stores.
The changes in metabolic processes and the breakdown of stored fats
while on the Alpha Lipid™ SDII™ Weight Management Programme increase our
need for water.
It is essential that a minimum of 2.0 litres of water be consumed
daily while on the Alpha Lipid™ SDII™ Weight Management Programme, more
if you exercise or live in a hot climate.
What to Drink on the Programme
- WATER!!
- Unsweetened, herbal tea e.g. green tea, peppermint, liquorice (for something a little sweet)
- Mineral water
- Occasional soda water with a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime
- REDUCE coffee - it stimulates the release of insulin which encourages the body to store fat
- If you do have regular tea or coffee, drink it without milk or sugar
- Stevia or Xylitol, natural plant based low calorie sweeteners may be used sparingly
- AVOID alcohol as well as soft drinks - they are high in sugar and will disrupt ketosis
- AVOID diet drinks - they can stimulate appetite, increase carbohydrate cravings and stimulate insulin which in turn promotes fat storage. Not really diet drinks are they?
For free consultation
feel free to contact
Wan Nurasilah @ 012-9872294
Adli @ 017-9882294
