water consumption

natrix · Post by **natrix** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:22 pm

Can drinking water help you feel less hungry in between meals? Is there an amount of water you should drink everyday regardless of activity level?

sameey70 · Post by **sameey70** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 8:18 pm

8 cups of fluid a day is recommended. Water does tend to curb the appetite, but if you are feeling hungry, that is your body telling you that you need to eat. Depriving your body of energy and needed nutrients is counterproductive to good health.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:13 am

sometimes your hungriness can be confused with dehydration...2 glasses of water before each meal is popular to curb portion sizes

SarahPT · Post by **SarahPT** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 4:12 pm

One way that dehydration can mask itself is by producing a hungry feeling. So if you are not properly hydrating yourself you may feel hungry. If you feel hungry try drinking a glass of water. If you are still hungry, it's time to eat.

Sarah