Sassy Water is a drink specifically designed as part of "Prevention" magazine's Flat Belly Diet. The diet features light meals and beverages that have low sodium, low fat, no caffeine and low carbohydrates. It is designed to help people, especially women, lose weight in the belly region.
Function
By eating a lower-calorie diet and doing optional exercises, dieters work to achieve the goal of a flat belly. The Flat Belly Diet is targeted toward people who have a small or moderate amount of weight to lose. Most meals have 1,600 calories a day or less. The diet plan relies on monounsaturated fatty acids found in flax seeds, nuts and olive oil to replace saturated fats. The main details, meal plans, exercises and recipes for the program are detailed in "The Flat Belly Diet" book. Some recipes and tips also appear in the monthly "Prevention" magazine and its website.
Jumpstart Phase
The Flat Belly Diet begins with a four-day Jumpstart plan, which helps dieters prepare for the rest of the diet. For this phase, dieters are instructed to drink 8.5 cups of Sassy Water a day. Some dieters continue drinking Sassy Water throughout the entire course of the program.
Identification
Sassy Water was named after "Prevention" nutrition director Cynthia Sass, who created it. The drink's name also conveys spunk and taste. Sassy Water is a savory water drink, sort of like unsweetened lemonade. Some dieters find it refreshing and a nice change from regular water, whereas others may find they prefer the taste of plain water instead.
Ingredients
The recipe for Sassy Water includes fresh ingredients such as cucumber, lemon, mint and ginger. All ingredients are peeled and sliced thinly, then added to 8.5 cups of water. Dieters are instructed to make a pitcher of Sassy Water the night before they diet so that the flavors can meld together. They can then drink Sassy Water during the day whenever they feel thirsty or hungry.
Significance
Dieters drink Sassy Water as a healthier substitute for caffeinated sodas, coffee or high-sugar drinks. Sassy Water is designed to replace other beverages and provide maximum hydration. It has no calories, no carbonation and no sugar. It also doesn't contain any artificial sugar substitutes, which can sometimes cause excess bloating. Drinking plenty of water helps digestion and relieves water retention.
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