What people drink can have a significant effect on how much they weigh and their overall health. Equipped with the right knowledge, people who want to lose weight can use this to their advantage. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 71.6% of people in the United States aged 20 or older are overweight or have obesity. However, when it comes to losing weight, there are no quick fixes.
Most often, weight loss involves changing eating, drinking, and exercise habits. Increasing daily activity levels and consuming the right amounts of high quality, nutrient dense foods can help a person lose weight.
No specific drink leads to weight loss, but some drinks may support the necessary lifestyle changes. In this article, we look at drinks that may help people lose weight. We also investigate which drinks to avoid and give other weight loss tips.
Drinks that may support weight loss
The following beverages may help promote weight loss if a person incorporates them into a healthful diet and activity plan:
Water
Water is one of the most healthful drinks — it contains no calories, facilitates metabolic and physiologic processes and aids in detoxification, among many other benefits.
For people looking to manage their weight, many health organizations, including the CDC, recommend either choosing water instead of more caloric beverages or increasing overall water consumption.
