Water & Water-Rich Foods

It's hot outside! And last week it was humid on top of the heat. Whew! It is crucial to be drinking extra water during times like this. If you workout or work outside, up the volume to 10-12 glasses a day - at least. Water helps your body function in remarkable ways. It sparks your metabolism, keeps you energized, improves your workouts, and helps your skin.

While you're at it, increase your volume of water-rich foods, especially if you want to lose weight. I'm talking about things like veggies, fruits, low sodium soup, oatmeal, and beans. These foods have fewer calories but are more filling than other foods. In a study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people who ate a diet of such water-rich foods (compared to a low-fat diet control group) lost 33% more weight! Wow. We all need to eat more fruits and veggies for a variety of reasons, so why not give it a try?