The jury's still out on just how much waster you need to drink a day, but it's important to fill up on water because of its role in weight loss and appetite suppression. Water keeps the body looking lean by preventing fluid retention and according to studies helps the body metabolize stored fat.
Fill up on foods with a high water content such as grapefruit, celery watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes, and strawberries. They are low in calories and take up lots of room in your tummy to keep you feeling full longer.
Recipe: Herb-infused Spa Water
Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 quarts: about 4 servings
Ingrediants:
6 cups chilled spring or mineral water
12 thin slices of cucumber
4 sprigs (each 2 in. long) fresh mint, slightly crushed
2 sprigs (each 2 in. long) fresh rosemary, slightly crushed
1 to 2 sliced lemons
Preparation:
In a 2- to 2 1/2 quart pitcher, combine water, cucumber, lemon, mint and rosemary. Serve, or cover and chill up to eight hours. Add ice before serving.
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