Water is a basic necessity for the HCG diet program. Drinking water aids your body in handling toxins and nutrients as you lose weight. Drinking an adequate amount of water per day rehydrates your cells to continue fat loss. Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water per day or 2 liters of water during the VLCD.
Drinking water is a daily requirement during the HCG diet. It is as essential as the diet hormone. Water is vital to keep your system functioning and improve breathing, growth, and digestion. Your favorite soda and juices are not permissible during the HCG diet. To improve your refreshing treats, you can add flavors to your water.
Does drinking water help in increasing metabolism?
Water helps with weight loss in various ways. You can shed extra pounds when you increase your water intake. It is because drinking water increases your metabolic rate. It activates your system to flush out toxins from your body. Drinking water during the VLCD can stave off hunger pangs.
Healthy water treats you can enjoy during the HCG diet
#1- Cucumber Mint Water Recipe
Ingredients:
- Two to three slices of raw cucumber
- Four peppermint leaves
- Four thin slices of lemon or lime
- Eight cups of mineral or purified water
- Crushed ice
- Stevia to improve the flavor
Directions:
- Crush the mint in water and add the cucumber slices.
- Chill in the refrigerator for thirty minutes.
- Pour the crushed ice into the container.
- Add the sliced lime or squeeze lightly.
- Feel free to add some stevia to improve the flavor
You can also blend the cucumber, crushed ice, and some stevia to make a sorbet. Avoid adding sugar to the solution to prevent weight gain. Another delicious treat is:
#2- Stevia Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients:
- Eight ounces of purified water
- Two tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Crushed ice
- Stevia to taste
Directions:
- Squeeze lemon juice with stevia powder into a glass.
- Add crushed ice and serve.
- You can also chill it in the refrigerator to improve coolness.
Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C. It boosts your immune system to fight against diseases. Vitamin C also improves calorie-burning.
#3- Freshly-squeezed orange juice
Ingredients:
- One medium-sized orange fruit
- One glass of mineral water
- Ice cubes
- Stevia
- Mint leaves (optional)
Direction:
- Wash and peel oranges.
- Remove the seeds.
- Add stevia and lightly squeezed mint leaves.
- Chill in the refrigerator for thirty minutes.
Avoid adding artificial sweeteners to water treats to prevent weight gain. Most of the fresh fruit juices improve cleansing and refresh your body. Another water treat is:
#4- Strawberry HCG Diet Water Recipe
Ingredients:
- Three strawberries
- Ten glasses of water
- Stevia to improve the flavor
- Crushed ice
Direction:
- Slice the strawberries into thin slices.
- Infuse strawberry in water.
- Allow to infuse and leave for thirty minutes.
- Pour the crushed ice and add stevia to taste.
#5- Green apple water recipe
Ingredients:
- Green apple slices about ¼ of a medium apple.
- A pinch of cinnamon ground.
- Stevia (optional)
- Ten cups of spring water
- Crushed ice
Directions:
- Add the apple to your water.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon.
- Pour the crushed ice and stevia.
- Chill and serve.
