If you think that drinking lots of water daily will help you cut the flab, think again, for a study has claimed that it could be just a waste of time.Researchers at the University of Tokyo have found that drinking the elixir of life does not keep one trim - instead, one could be better off eating foods rich in water like fruit, vegetables, rice, soups and casseroles.

According to them, it is unclear why water in food but not in drinks affects weight - it could be because water-rich foods such as fruit, vegetables and rice also high in fibre.

In fact, the researchers have based their findings on an analysis of 1,000 young women in Tokyo. They compared the weight and waist size of the participants with the amount of water they consumed each day, both from drinks and food.