You might have heard of the fashion for fat burning water recipes. But how exactly does water remove fat from your body? Clearly, water is not some kind of magical food supplement. Your body needs enough water every day to stay hydrated in order to purify toxins. The fat deposits that form in the body can be difficult to break down and eliminate, however proper diet and exercise can help this process greatly.
Fat is broken down when the body uses its fat stores for energy, the triglycerides in fat cells are eliminated, and break down into fatty acids and glycerols which are then absorbed into your muscle tissue and internal organs where they are destocked by various chemical processes. If the products from the remains of these chemical processes are not used by the body for energy, then they are considered waste and need to be eliminated from the body. This is where the role of water comes in.
The role of water
Water is the vehicle for removing waste from the body. The unused materials from fat breakdown are then eliminated from your organs by the water you drink. Water carries waste to the bladder where it is then flushed out of your body through the urine! Your body is truly amazing! It is important to drink enough water each day to maintain hydration and facilitate ventilation and the elimination of fat cells. Several sources claim that you should consume about 8 glasses of water a day, but that number can vary largely depending on your size. It all depends on how often you exercise and even the temperature outside. Try to consume drinking water regularly throughout the day and favor it with soda water, fruit juices or other sugary drinks as they can actually dehydrate your body further. Often a lack of energy and headaches throughout the day are simply caused by mild dehydration. It is a good idea to make a conscious effort to drink more water. A little excess is certainly better than an insufficiency!
The Fat Burning Water Recipe - How It Works
2 liters of purified water
1 tangerine, sectioned
1/2 sliced grapefruit
1 sliced cucumber
4 peppermint or spearmint leaves
Optional ice cubes (made from purified water)
Mix everything in a large jug before going to bed and drink fully the next day. Please use organic products for this, if this option is not available to you, wash the food well before adding it to the water.
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Tangerine increases your sensitivity to insulin and stabilizes blood sugar, it promotes the thinning process during exercise because it is rich in vitamin C
Grapefruit will increase metabolic energy, burn fat and increase energy
Cucumber helps you feel fuller, and acts as a natural diuretic which means less bloating and water retention
Mint leaves help digestion
There you go, now you know! Please note that it is unlikely that the water alone or the foods in this recipe will burn fat on their own. This flushes out fat, which means that you will still need to exercise to break down fat so that it is eliminated by the body.
Healthy eating also plays an important role, it is not about eliminating calories but ensuring that your body gets enough calories from unprocessed, healthy and nutritious foods. At the very least, this tasty water-based recipe will give you nutrients throughout the day, and help ensure you are drinking enough water. Have fun!