Your stomach makes some noise. You’re hungry, right? Maybe not. A study in the journal Physiology&Behavior found that 60 percent of the time people confused hunger for thirst. Drinking water is a simple trick to stay on track with those weight-loss goals. This may simply be because water is filling, but researchers note the added H2O may well be displacing calories otherwise spent on calorie-laden beverages. “If all else fails, have a cup of tea, which has almost no calories,” recommends Kelly Choi, author of The 7-Day Flat-Belly Tea Cleanse. “Tea can help hydrate you and calm down cravings!”
Eat This! Tip:
Even if you’re sure those rumbles are for hunger, preloading meals with some good ol’ calorie-free H2O can shave hundreds (yes hundreds!) of calories throughout your day. And if plain water sounds boring, you can add some practically calorie-free fresh citrus to create a health-boosting (and flavorful!) detox water.
