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“Water that flushes out fat” may seem like the most amazing thing you’ve ever read about. But do you know that it really works?
How can water be strong enough to wash fat out of the body? No, it’s not any kind of magic.
The human body simply needs water to properly perform its functions and also to get rid of toxins.
Water also hydrates tissues and ensures the flow of bodily fluids such as blood and lymph.
How the fat breakdown process works
The body sometimes cannot break down fat, but you can give it a helping hand — either by improving your diet or by exercising.
Your body breaks down fat and then derives energy from it. Fat is processed into triglycerides, fatty acids and glycerol, which are later absorbed in organs and muscles.
Several chemical processes influence their further processing. When the body cannot convert individual metabolic intermediates into energy, they become waste products that need to be removed from the organism.
And this is precisely where an adequate amount of water is needed.
The power of water
Water is therefore the element needed to flush waste substances from the body. It filters and carries these substances away from tissues and organs.
Next, water transports the mentioned substances to the kidneys, from there to the bladder and finally out of the body. The human body is a real miracle, isn’t it?
Therefore drink enough water to hydrate the body and facilitate the process of fat breakdown and elimination. Most experts agree that approximately 8 glasses of ideally pure still water per day are needed.
Of course, this also depends on other factors such as total body weight, amount of physical activity and the weather.
For example, headaches and lack of energy are the most common symptoms of mild dehydration. In that case drink more water than usual. Remember that a little more is always better than a little less.
Water for flushing fat from the body
In addition to plain water, it is advisable to drink waters containing substances that help the entire process of fat breakdown.
Today we will reveal a recipe for one of these waters.
Ingredients
To make it you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 liters of plain water
- 1 mandarin, sliced
- 1/2 grapefruit, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 4 mint leaves
- ice cubes (optional)
Warning: If you are taking any blood pressure medications, replace the grapefruit with lemon, because grapefruit can affect their effectiveness.
Preparation and use
Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher and your fat-flushing water is ready. Drink the water as you normally would throughout the day.
Make sure you have thoroughly washed all ingredients before use. Drink the water within 24 hours.
If anything remains, make a fresh batch the next day.
You can store the water in the refrigerator in the meantime, but before drinking let it sit out a bit at room temperature, because it’s better for the body if you don’t drink it too cold.
How this water works
The mandarin increases insulin sensitivity and regulates blood sugar. Its high vitamin C content helps the body burn more fat during exercise.
Grapefruit stimulates metabolism, burns fat and increases energy production.
Cucumber provides a feeling of fullness and also has strong diuretic effects. It will help you deal with bloating and water retention in the body.
Fresh mint leaves aid digestion.
Conclusion
Also remember that drinking water alone will not guarantee weight loss. It is advisable to support it with physical activity, which activates the body to convert fats into energy.
It is also appropriate to adjust your diet, but not necessarily to count calories.
It’s enough if you get your calories from clean organic foods that contain only a minimum of toxins and therefore do not create the need to isolate them in body fat.
