2976: Can Drinking More Water Help You Lose Weight? by Adda Bjarnadottir with Healthline
May 12, 2025•13 min•Ep. 2976
Episode description
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Episode 2976:
Adda Bjarnadottir examines the popular belief that drinking more water leads to weight loss, revealing that while water can aid metabolism, reduce appetite, and replace high-calorie beverages, the evidence for water alone causing weight loss is weak. Still, staying hydrated can support healthier habits and contribute to long-term weight management when paired with other lifestyle changes.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-loss
Quotes to ponder:
"Drinking water can help burn calories and reduce hunger cravings."
"Drinking water may help increase your metabolic rate and how much energy (or calories) you burn."
"The benefits are even greater when you replace sugary beverages with water."
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