6 Drinking Habits To Speed Up Weight Loss As You Age

Weight loss is never easy. And as you get older, it becomes more difficult. In fact, a study from Nature Medicine found that lipid turnover rate decreases with age, meaning that your risk of abdominal obesity may increase. Another research study published in Nature revealed that older adults tend to burn energy from fat at a slower rate than younger adults. So, if you find yourself struggling to shed those stubborn pounds, you should take a look at your drink choices. In fact, there may be some drinking habits you can adopt for weight loss as you age.

"What you drink is super important if you are trying to lose weight as you age," explains registered dietitian Jonathan Valdez, RDN, owner of Genki Nutrition and a spokesperson for the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Studies have shown that certain drinks like sugar-sweetened beverages can promote weight gain and should be avoided because of their liquid carbohydrate composition, which does not provide you with satiety, leading you to seek out extra calories at later meals."

One drink in particular, though, has been shown to help you lose weight: water.

"Water, on the other hand, has been shown to be a smart choice to help lose weight," says Valdez. "The findings of some randomized controlled trials show that replacing caloric beverages with water was most effective at achieving weight loss."

But you don't have to stick with just water to help kickstart your weight loss. There are many more words of advice from experts that can help you enjoy your favorite beverages while also meeting your weight loss goals. Here are six drinking habits that will help you speed up your weight loss as you age, according to registered dietitians.

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