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Understand That Drinking Water Does Not Get Rid Of Hunger

There is a popular myth that drinking water helps eliminate hunger. The truth is that drinking water and staying well-hydrated is, of course, essential for good health, but drinking water does not do anything to eliminate real hunger. Sometimes when thirsty, the body may send the same cues it sends when hungry and in this case, drinking water will eliminate those false hunger cues. If hungry, drinking any amount of water will not get rid of hunger as the body craves nutrition in the form of macronutrients, minerals, and vitamins, many of which water cannot provide. Though drinking water may offer a temporary feeling of fullness in the stomach, the body still requires nutrients from food and recognizes when it is not receiving it.