A while back a health report was released stating that there were really no health benefit to drinking 64 ounces of water [1] daily. One specific aspect of water consumption this study cited was that drinking it doesn't necessarily lead to weight loss.

But according to RealAge.com [2], people who regularly drink water consume about 9 percent fewer calories daily. Those calories add up, too! This is because water drinkers sip calorie-free water more than sugary sodas or other drinks high in calories [3]. Water drinkers tend to eat healthier, too. I guess you are what you drink, too.

Since the holiday season is full of tempting treats and champagne [4] toasts, make a calorie-free water your go-to drink and save some calories for later. Maybe Santa's belly would be less like jelly if he drank more water? I'm just saying.

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