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Why you should consider drinking water on an empty stomach

- Stories by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

It is no new known fact that drinking water is one of the main sources of life and drinking it is the beginning of a long healthy life. Our bodies are composed of about 70% of water. But did you know that drinking it on an empty stomach can do more good? Consuming water on an empty stomach can flush out toxins and harmful substances in your body. Doctor Ankama of Nasara Specialist Hospital, Kaduna told us that amongst other benefits, taking water on an empty tummy also; Improves your metabolism rate: With improved metabolism, it can improve how your digestive system functions too. You will digest you food faster and purify your colon too. Preferably in the morning. Encourages weight loss: Drinking water before eating will make you feel less hungry and reduce any sort of craving you may have for the occasional junk food. In turn, it will decrease your likeliness of gaining weight by overeating.

Relieves heartburn: Heartburn is caused by high acidity levels in the stomach. When you drink water, the acids are diluted and washed down.

Radiant skin: Wrinkles and deep pores are caused by dehydratio­n and so drinking water before food increases the blood flow giving you radiant and evened out skin complexion. By drinking plenty of water, your body will release toxins and all the substances hindering your glow.

For healthy hair: Water makes up to a quarter of the total weight of your hair and so drinking water nourished your hair strands and impacts hair growth. Dehydratio­n can lead to thin and brittle hair which leads to breakage. Prevents urinary related illnesses: Taking water first thing in the morning prevents bladder infections and kidney stones. The more water you drink in the morning before breakfast, the better.

Stronger immune system: A strong immune system protects you from common illnesses and diseases and drinking water on an empty stomach helps with that. If balances your lymphatic system which increases your immunity level. With additional informatio­n from the internet

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