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Plain water before or between meals usually does not keep you full because it empties from the stomach quickly and therefore does not occupy the stomach long enough to sustain satiety.
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See all →These links between drinking patterns and how much people eat are associative, not proven causes, because they come from secondary analyses rather than randomized tests, so controlled experiments are needed before concluding causation.
Slow sips may increase intake because water that lingers in the mouth heightens contrast with the food and makes the next bite feel more appealing, while fast sips remove that contrast and are associated with smaller meals.
