There are countless diets out there encouraging different food choices. But water is the one thing we all consume every single day. But could drinking a lot of water actually help you lose weight? Several studies have found that among people who are following a weight-loss plan, those who drank the most water lost the most weight. An overall increase in consumption isn’t the only way water has been linked to weight loss. Research suggests that drinking water before meals can expedite weight loss. In two studies, researchers found that overweight people who drank 500ml (around 17 ounces) of water a half hour before every meal lost more weight than those who didn’t consume pre-meal water. It’s highly unlikely that water itself has weight loss properties. But it definitely has the ability to help you feel full. It’s surprisingly common to mistake thirst for hunger, so sipping on water throughout the day can eliminate so-called hunger pang...