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Ditch all those fad detox diets. There is only three things you need to do to lead a more healthy 2006. Eat right, drink right, and exercise. Struggling to lose weight and trying to find the perfect diet product? Follow celebs like Liz Hurley and Kylie and look no further than your own fridge, grab a bottle of Evian.

Many celebrities swear by
Water can also help you to lose weight - but
Drink water, lose weight

Water is a natural appetite suppressant as it
Water can help banish snack attacks. US
Staying properly hydrated enables the body to
Water also lubricates your muscles and joints
Another good weight-loss tip is to carry a
How much water do you really need?
Your MINIMUM daily requirement is two litres.
You also need more when you're on a plane
Does tea and coffee count towards the daily
No, the water you drink in tea and coffee
Can you get enough water from the food you
All foods contain water, which can help top up
Does it matter what kind you drink?
All water is better than not enough water, but
Bottled mineral water. This is better for you
Tap water. Major investment and tough
Five more reasons to drink water
It gives you perfect skin. Water is needed to
It reduces road rage. Driving a car in the
It gives you a great smile. Flouride added to
It makes you brainier. An experiment at a
It replenishes your body's stores of minerals. it to keep them healthy and hydrated. Liz Hurley says: 'Ive drunk Evian for years. I love it.' And even though Kylie rarely drinks enough alcohol to have a hangover, if she does she says she immediately reaches for a bottle of her favourite water.
71 per cent of us are dehydrated for much of the time. And not only can this lead to poor muscle tone and stand in the way of weight loss, it can also cause health problems such as digestive disorders.
makes you feel full quicker. Drink a glass before you eat your meal and you will eat less
research found that in almost all dieters studied, a glass of water eliminated midnight hunger pangs
break down fat and maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Water causes the body to swell and stimulates production of high-density lipoprotein - 'good cholesterol' - which picks up low-density lipoprotein - 'bad cholesterol' - and takes it to the gut to be flushed out of the body
- and exercise is, of course, a vital part of any weight-loss regime. To stay fit and healthy and burn off the maximum amount of calories, it's vital that you remain hydrated throughout your workout. The secret is to drink little and often - before you feel thirsty. When you exercise, your thirst sensors are inhibited, so you may not notice how dehydrated you're becoming. A loss of three per cent of your body's water content causes a 10 per cent drop in strength and eight per cent drop in speed, according to Patrick Holford, author of The Optimum Nutrition Bible (Piatkus, £12.99)
small bottle of mineral water around with you. Whenever you get a hunger pang, don't reach for a snack but take a swig of water. It'll help to fill you up and make your body more efficient at burning up fat
/> Alice Kavounas, author of Water: Pure Therapy (Kyle Cathie, £12.99), says: 'Water is excreted through your skin and kidneys, and with every exhalation of breath.' Even on a cool day, your body uses and loses two litres of water, which is why you should drink two litres at the very least. During hot weather or when you're exercising you should drink more, to replace the fluids lost through sweating.
because the amount of fluid evaporation from the body rises at higher altitudes and in dry environments.
total?
doesn't count. The caffeine acts as a diuretic which means your hot drink takes more than its volume of water with it when it leaves your body. Herbal teas are the only exception. For every cup of coffee or tea you drink, you should have an additional cup of water. For every alcoholic drink you have, drink an extra two cups of water.
eat?
your daily intake - but this should never take the place of your two litres of drinking water. Baked potatoes are 70 per cent water; mushrooms are 90 per cent; tofu is 85 per cent; and even bagels contain 35 per cent.
/> some will give you more nutrients than others.
than tap water because it contains more essential trace elements, vital for wellbeing. And it's better to drink the still rather than sparking variety as the carbon in fizzy water binds to minerals which should ideally be going to your teeth and bones
guidelines have resulted in huge improvements in the safety of UK tap water. Out of 2.7 million samples taken in 2000, 99.83 per cent met stringent quality standards. But it is still a good idea to invest in a water filter, as tap water contains chemicals and cleansing agents such as chlorine to make it safe to drink. Point-of-entry ceramic and reverse osmosis filters are best as they rid the water of bacteria and viruses, as well as any impurities.
/> stop skin from drying out, plump out fine lines and wrinkles and prevent spots. Healthy skin is 70 per cent water - but it's always the last organ to benefit from the body's supply. Remember, a moisturiser can only lock in the moisture that's already there.
city typically results in the loss of as much as half a litre of water an hour, according to the National Mineral Water Information Service: this can trigger emotional changes that lead to road rage
tap water supplies provides extra strength and density to teeth and bones
school in Scotland found that pupils' test results improved when they drank water throughout the day
The average natural spring water contains over 100mg calcium, needed for healthy teeth and bones - without the calorie content of dairy products! Popular bottled waters containing the highest mineral content include Evian, Perrier, Highland Spring and Ballygowan.