The Benefits of Drinking Water

While it may take weeks or months to notice a substantial difference from certain wellness changes — say, lifting weights and gaining muscle, or eating more healthy fats and scoring softer skin — drinking water can make an impact in a matter of minutes. "You may feel a difference within minutes of drinking water," explains Mary Stewart, R.D., L.D., the founder of Cultivate Nutrition in Dallas. "In fact, one study found that participants experienced an increase in caloric burn 24 minutes after drinking water." But that's not the only way your body will benefit from being well hydrated. Read on for some unexpected wins you'll score by drinking enough water each day, then soak up some pro tips to make it easier to drink more. The Benefits of Drinking Enough Water "Adequate hydration will significantly improve your health and well-being because it is essential for all processes in the body," says Laura Burak, R.D., owner of Laura Burak Nutrition in Roslyn, N.Y. But, what defines "adequate,...