Just Add Water

We've discussed how fat free eating has made many of us put on weight. We mentioned the fact that a carb only breakfast or skipping breakfast increases cravings. Now lets add water.

"Eight glasses a day. Yeah, I've heard that for years." you may be saying to yourself.

Here are some points that may help you to appreciate that tall cool bottle of clear stuff.

• Albert Einstein Award recipient and human cell expert Dr. Myron Wendtz tells us that drinking pure water is the most important action you can take to help your cells absorb nutrients function well.
• If you feel like eating. Just stop and slowly drink about six ounces of water. See if your urge goes away.
• Spark creativity and mental clarity by beginning to drink water (with your coffee!) first thing in the morning.
• Improve digestion, regularity, eyesight, skin health; the list goes on.

Some of us do better setting a schedule to pattern our water intake. If this is you, try drinking at least six ounces after using the restroom or when you leave your work station, or walk by your water source. Some of us do better watching the clock. Six ounces every two hours is a great pattern. Others don't like straight water. Teas, with low glycemic natural sweetners like Xylitol or Stevia are best. Add a little natural dark cherry or bluberry syrup to seltzer water for the feeling of a soft drink.

Reward yourself for accomplishing small tasks by giving your body this life source. Be thankful for it. Be proud of yourself for choosing it and feel good about water!