Only drinking water can shed fat! What is 'water fasting'?

The Dhaka Times Desk It is possible to lose weight only by eating water! Nutritionists call this 'water fasting'. This method is very effective in losing weight. So what benefits are available from this?

Many of us know that when we gain weight, worry falls on our foreheads. If the weight is not reduced, then various diseases will take root in the body. And so many people start doing different diets to lose weight. But do you know that you can lose weight only by eating water? Nutritionists call it 'water fasting'. This method is very effective in losing weight.

What is the matter of 'water fasting'?

During this fast nothing but water can be consumed. In this case you have to fill your stomach with only water for a certain period of time. It removes toxins from the body. No food enters the body at that particular time, so no calories can enter the body at that time. And if you do any other diet, the body enters 20 to 40 percent less calories. However, no calories go into the body in this diet. However, this fasting should not be done for a long time. The reason is that the body needs calories to function. If you do this fast for a short time only then the metabolism rate in the body will increase and the body will be strengthened.

How to do it?

It is better not to do this fast without consulting a nutritionist. The amount of food and drink should be reduced four days before the start of fasting. Start this fast with first 1 day. You can do this fasting slowly from 24 hours to 72 hours. But be very careful, do not fast more than this. During this fast, two and a half to three liters of water should be consumed a day. One should not exert too much during fasting. The body is in a caloric deficit during this time, so you may feel tired even after doing little.

What are the other benefits besides weight loss?

When # accumulates excess toxins in the body, the function of the organs also decreases. Fasting by drinking water removes toxins from the body.

# increases the effect of insulin on body cells. Due to which the blood sugar level is also under control. However, diabetic patients must consult a doctor before doing this fast.

# increases the body's secretion of the hormone leptin, a hormone that regulates hunger. Because of this, if you fast by drinking water, you will get less hunger, and the desire to eat unhealthy food will also decrease. Weight will also sit.

# Several studies have shown that fasting also controls blood pressure.

When # water is consumed, the body goes into ketosis. Nerve function also increases during the ketosis phase. That's why mental health is also good. Source: Anandabazar Patrika.

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