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Can Drinking Water Control Hunger Pains?

Published Jul,26 2011 | By Benna Crawford

Water is one solution to the hunger pains that can derail a diet or distract you from an activity. Staying hydrated with ordinary water is not just a folk remedy or common sense -- it’s a scientifically tested tactic for improving health and controlling weight.

Benna Crawford has been a journalist and New York-based writer since 1997. Her work has appeared in USA Today, the San Francisco Chronicle, The New York Times, and in professional journals and trade publications. Crawford has a degree in theater, is a certified Prana Yoga instructor, and writes about fitness, performing and decorative arts, culture, sports, business and education .