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Cold Water Consumption can cheer Weight Loss

Last Updated onMarch 17, 2022 Weight Loss

Cold water has been shown in certain trials to have additional weight loss effects by decreasing the number of calories consumed and increasing fat burning.

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Table of Contents

  • Health benefits of cold water drinking
  • Drink plenty of water
    • Are you drinking enough water?
  • Why Should You Drink More Water When Dieting?
  • Dangers of drinking excess water
  • How much water do we need every day?
  • Does a glass of water 30 minutes before a meal improve digestion?
  • Is warm or hot water better than cold water?
  • Can drinking water result in more trips to the bathroom?
  • Upshot
  • Research

Health benefits of cold water drinking

There are many advantages to drinking cold water.

Weight Loss

  • Consuming plain water at any temperature has been linked to decreased calorie intake throughout the day[1]An, R. & ‎McCaffrey, J. (2016) Plain water consumption in relation to energy intake and diet quality among US adults, 2005–2012. J Hum Nutr Diet. 29, 624– 632 doi: 10.1111/jhn.12368.
  • Consuming water in place of sugary beverages benefits your digestion and helps you maintain a healthy weight, even if the water is a little chilly[2]An, R. & ‎McCaffrey, J. (2016) Plain water consumption in relation to energy intake and diet quality among US adults, 2005–2012. J Hum Nutr Diet. 29, 624– 632 doi: 10.1111/jhn.12368.
  • Consuming cold water may assist you in burning a few additional calories during digestion, as your body must work harder to maintain its core temperature.
  • Drinking cold water during exercise can help keep your body from overheating and dehydration making your workout session more successful and less exhausted.
  • Also, intake of around two to four liters of water every day will increase metabolism and flush out toxins from the body.
  • Other dietary techniques, such as maintaining consistent meal times, avoiding distractions while eating, identifying emotional triggers for unhealthy eating patterns, and being mindful of proper portion sizes, all contribute to preventing overeating and keeping calories in check.

However, it is unlikely that drinking cold water will act as a potent weight-loss booster.

Drink plenty of water

drink plenty of water every day
drink plenty of water every day

If you absolutely want your water to support weight loss, you should adhere to the “8×8” guideline advised by the majority of nutritionists.

Drink eight eight-ounce glasses of water daily to assist in weight loss and maintain appropriate body weight. You may need to drink more water if you engage in vigorous exercise or sweat a lot while less water if you consume other beverages such as herbal tea (make sure they are decaffeinated).

Are you drinking enough water?

How do you determine whether or not you are receiving enough water? As a general rule, check the toilet after using the restroom. If your urine is clear or very light yellow in color, you are properly hydrated. The darker your urine, the more water you should drink, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. Try these weight loss apps to see if you’re staying hydrated enough for your weight loss goals!

Why Should You Drink More Water When Dieting?

When it comes to losing weight, many diet plans recommend drinking more water. Water does not simply “flush fat,” as some claim, but there are weight loss-related reasons to drink water. Read more on how most women are losing weight completely wrong!

  • Drinking a large glass of water whenever you are hungry and before a meal or snack temporarily fills the stomach, making you feel fuller and possibly causing you to stop eating sooner. Drinking water has been shown in studies to reduce the number of calories consumed during a meal, but the results vary depending on the context[3]Stookey J. Negative, Null and Beneficial Effects of Drinking Water on Energy Intake, Energy Expenditure, Fat Oxidation and Weight Change in Randomized Trials: A Qualitative … Continue reading.
  • During weight loss, the breakdown of body fat and muscle produces wastes that must be eliminated through the kidneys. It is critical to drink enough water to keep the kidneys working and removing wastes.
  • In addition to breaking down stored fat, popular high-protein diets generate more waste products from digestion. When following a high-protein diet, kidney function becomes even more important.
  • If you drink plain water, you are less likely to consume something containing calories. What you drink is frequently a significant source of calories. The key is to replace those calories with nutritious foods.

Dangers of drinking excess water

Do not begin consuming an additional gallon of water daily. This is fatal more so if you are fasting or eating very little. The amount of water consumed must be in balance with the body’s salts—electrolytes. The body’s salt balance must be maintained or there’s a risk of hyponatremia[4]Arnaoutis G, Anastasiou CA, Suh H, et al. Exercise-associated hyponatremia during the Olympus Marathon Ultra-Endurance Trail Run. Nutrients. 2020;12(4):997. doi:10.3390/nu12040997.

Hyponatremia means that the sodium level in the blood is below normal. Your body needs sodium for fluid balance, blood pressure control, as well as nerves and muscles.

Consuming an excessive amount of water has resulted in the death of otherwise healthy sportsmen. Consuming sports drinks during endurance activity is intended to replace salt lost through sweating.

Dieters should avoid drinking liters of water per day with the aim of burning a few extra calories. A couple of extra glasses are acceptable, but a gallon is excessive.

how many glasses of water do you need every day
how many glasses of water do you need every day?

How much water do we need every day?

Apart from the water you get in food, medical references say women should drink between 11 and 12 cups of beverages each day (2.7 liters) and men should drink between 15 and 16 cups (3.7 liters) of beverages[5]Dietary reference intakes: electrolytes and water. In: Otten JJ, Hellwig JP, Meyers LD, eds. Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements. Washington, DC: National … Continue reading. With exercise, you should replenish the water you lose through sweat.

Does a glass of water 30 minutes before a meal improve digestion?

According to Dr. Michael Rosenfeld, if the water that’s consumed has a high level of calcium or magnesium in it, such as “hard water,” those minerals may activate certain enzymes that help with fat digestion. However, he noted that this theory is purely speculative so more research is needed.

Is warm or hot water better than cold water?

Drinking warm water can help digestion, aid in circulation, and assist the body in eliminating toxins quickly but drinking warm or hot water has been found to make you less thirsty. This can be risky on days when your body is attempting to cool itself through sweating.

Can drinking water result in more trips to the bathroom?

Your system starts to get rid of the excess fluid by excreting more urine in order to keep a healthy balance in the body. Drinking water also helps with easing constipation and facilitating bowel movements. So, drinking more water will result in more trips to the bathroom.

Upshot

Some people may choose to avoid drinking cold water. Consuming cold water when suffering from a cold or flu, or if you have any chronic disease that affects your digestion, is usually not a good idea.

However, while some cultures believe that drinking cold water poses a considerable health danger to everyone, there is little research to back up that assertion. Meanwhile, there are numerous advantages to drinking warm water also.

Research

According to a brief research reported in 2003, drinking water may help you burn a few extra calories each day[6]Boschmann M, Steiniger J, Hille U, et al. Water-Induced Thermogenesis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2003;88(12):6015-6019. doi:10.1210/jc.2003-030780.

The researchers calculated that people burn 50 calories for every 1.5 liters of water consumed. This equates to around 17 calories per water bottle (0.5 liters) or four M&M candies. It was also noted that thermogenesis added for about a third of the calories burned after drinking (5 to 6 calories per water bottle).

Thermogenesis is a heat creation process in which your body must burn calories to bring cold water or room temperature water up to body temperature.

Another study by the University of Washington states that consuming ten cups of ice water helps burn an additional 80 calories.

Drinking cold water while exercising, according to a 2012 study[7]Lafata D, Carlson-Phillips A, Sims ST, Russell EM. The effect of a cold beverage during an exercise session combining both strength and energy systems development training on core temperature and … Continue reading, can help keep your body from overheating and increase the effectiveness of your activity. Probably as a result of the fact that drinking cold water helps to keep your core temperature lower.

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References
↑1, ↑2 An, R. & ‎McCaffrey, J. (2016) Plain water consumption in relation to energy intake and diet quality among US adults, 2005–2012. J Hum Nutr Diet. 29, 624– 632 doi: 10.1111/jhn.12368
↑3 Stookey J. Negative, Null and Beneficial Effects of Drinking Water on Energy Intake, Energy Expenditure, Fat Oxidation and Weight Change in Randomized Trials: A Qualitative Review. Nutrients. 2016;8(1):19. doi:10.3390/nu8010019
↑4 Arnaoutis G, Anastasiou CA, Suh H, et al. Exercise-associated hyponatremia during the Olympus Marathon Ultra-Endurance Trail Run. Nutrients. 2020;12(4):997. doi:10.3390/nu12040997
↑5 Dietary reference intakes: electrolytes and water. In: Otten JJ, Hellwig JP, Meyers LD, eds. Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements. Washington, DC: National Academies Press; 2006.
↑6 Boschmann M, Steiniger J, Hille U, et al. Water-Induced Thermogenesis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2003;88(12):6015-6019. doi:10.1210/jc.2003-030780
↑7 Lafata D, Carlson-Phillips A, Sims ST, Russell EM. The effect of a cold beverage during an exercise session combining both strength and energy systems development training on core temperature and markers of performance. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2012 Sep 19;9(1):44. doi: 10.1186/1550-2783-9-44. PMID: 22992430; PMCID: PMC3472188.
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