Washington: It was only warm water for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who turned out to be the most unusual guest in the history of White House, he walks into the White House for a planned "private dinner" with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, he would have abstained from food for last one week, with 2 more days of fasting to follow in keeping with his annual practice during Navratri. In keeping with their guest's needs, he will only be offered hot water.
A plate in front of the Indian leader remained empty as some of the most powerful men and women in the world seated around the table ate compressed avocados, crisped halibut, saffron Basmati rice and salmon.
Modi only had warm water and asked the rest of the guests not to feel embarrassed and continue with their dinner, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said.
Health benefits of hot water
Hot water is a natural body regulator. If you kick start your day by drinking a glass of pure warm water, you can easily step towards a healthy life. Have a glimpse of the health benefits that hot water could offer:
1. Detoxifies the Body:
The first and foremost advantage of drinking hot water is ultimate detoxification of your body. Whether you are suffering from indigestion or trying to get rid of impurities present in your body, developing a habit of consuming hot water early in the morning and late at night every day can help you immensely in your way. When you drink hot water, the body temperature goes up and start sweating, which can flush the toxic materials out of your internal system and cleanse it properly. For optimal results, squeeze a lemon and add a few drops of honey to it.
2. Eases Bowel Movements:
Scarcity of water within your body can result in acute chronic problem of constipation. As the stool gets accumulated inside your intestine, the movement of bowel becomes slower. It is always recommended that you consume a glassful of hot or warm water every morning when your stomach is empty. It decomposes the foodstuffs and makes the movement of the particles smooth and less painful through the intestine.
3. Promotes Weight Loss:
Are you dying to lose a few pounds? Hot water can help you in that. It promotes your metabolism and breaks down the adipose tissues lying under the skin, especially when taken with lemon and honey. Consequently, you will get rid of excess body weight. Hot water for weight loss is an excellent solution.
4. Prevents Premature Ageing:
First of all, you can prevent premature ageing and hold a dazzling and youthful skin for long by drinking a glass of hot water daily. It flushes out the toxins from your body and repairs the skin cells that are affected by harmful free radicals. The elasticity of your skin increases with hot water intake. As a result, your damaged skin becomes tones, wrinkle-free and beautiful.
5. Turns Skin Healthy:
By consuming hot water in a regular manner, you can keep the body hydrated and warm. It is really useful for dry and flaky skin. Furthermore, it is also necessary for maintaining a healthy skin as it improves blood circulation throughout your body and gives a rosy complexion.
6. Eliminates Root Causes of Infections:
Keep your skin free from acne, pimple and other skin disorders by drinking hot water daily. It deep cleanses your body and eliminates the root causes of those infections.
