Does cold water really cause weight gain? Popular nutritionist explains

How do you like your water? Room temperature, warm, or chilled? In the summer, nothing feels as refreshing as a glass of cold water. If you have a habit of drinking cold water right from the fridge, you would have also heard the warning that it could lead to weight gain. So does drinking chilled water really lead to weight gain? Mumbai-based Nutritionist Amita Gadre weighs in on this common warning. Before we delve into that, let’s understand why drinking water is important. Why is hydration important Drinking water is crucial for keeping every system in the body functioning properly. Water helps to carry nutrients and oxygen to cells, flushes bacteria from the bladder, aids digestion, manages blood pressure, cushions joints, protects organs, regulates body temperature, and maintains sodium balance.Drinking adequate water is important for your body to function properly. But how much water should you drink in a day? Well, the intake of water really depends on several factors such as your fluid intake from other beverages, food source, activity level, temperature, medications, and certain health conditions. For generally healthy people, it is recommended to drink 6 to 8 cups or glasses of fluid a day. It is important to understand that there's no one-size-fits-all answer for water intake, as it could vary from person to person. Does drinking chilled water lead to weight gain Now you must have heard people saying that drinking cold water can result in weight gain. But is it true? Let’s see if these claims are true as per science. Nutritionist Amita Gadre says these claims are false. “Do you avoid drinking cold water, fearing weight gain? I have got good news for you. Water has zero calories. Its temperature doesn't affect your body,” she said in a video shared on Facebook.The nutritionist also debunked the myth that drinking warm water can help lose weight. She emphasized that the temperature of the water has no impact on weight. She also stressed the importance of drinking adequate amounts of water. “Drinking water is very important. If you drink less water, you will feel less hydrated. And you will feel tired. And your metabolism will be reduced. Cold water doesn't affect your body. Just drink enough water,” she added. The idea that drinking cold water can lead to weight gain is just one of the many water-related misconceptions. There are many claims related to water, such as drinking water during meals is not ideal, more water is better, and so on. But that’s a discussion for another day. Do you know any other claims about water? Let us know in the comments below.