Obesity is a threat to your health. It is a risk factor for a number of diseases and increases morbidity and even mortality. Weight loss is a long and tiring journey demanding great resolute but don’t worry, we are here to help you through it. In addition to exercise, add these healthy drinks to your diet to get rid of the extra fat, boost metabolism and flush out the toxins from your body.
In today’s video, we will discuss 8 Natural Drinks to lose weight fast and easy.
1) Grapefruit and ginger
To make this natural elixir, all you need is just four ingredients. These are:
• Grapefruit
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
• Water
Take this powerful drink before going to bed to accelerate metabolism during sleep, melt the fat and to remove toxins.
2) Green tea with lemon
Green tea provides energy and anti-oxidants. Lemon delivers vitamin C, mobilizes fat from storage sites and also creates a feeling of fullness. Their combination aids weight reduction and detox. All you need is:
• A cup of water
• One teabag of green tea
• A slice of lemon
Take a cup of boiling water and add the tea bag to it. Squeeze lemon into this and start your day with a cup of this hot refreshing drink.
3) Honey, lemon and ginger drink
Honey has vitamins and minerals. It aids digestion and also metabolizes fatty acids and cholesterol. Ginger is rich in anti-oxidants and is also anti-inflammatory. Collect the following:
• 1 tbsp honey
• An inch of peeled ginger
• Lemon
• A cup of water
To a cup of hot water, add crushed ginger, lemon juice, and honey. Drink this in the morning before eating anything else while it’s still warm. It is also good for the gut and the skin.
4) Papaya and apple cider vinegar smoothie
Papaya contains enzymes that aids digestion. Apple cider vinegar lowers cholesterol and is anti-inflammatory besides being helpful in weight loss. Grab the following:
• Papaya
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Black pepper
In a blender, blitz papaya cubes and then add apple cider vinegar and some black pepper and give it another spin. Add ice cubes and mint leaves for extra refreshment.
5) Watermelon detox drink
Watermelon can fight cancer and prevent diseases whereas the flaxseed and fennel seeds in the drink can improve lipid profile and reduce weight. So, grab:
• A cup of watermelon
• 1 tbsp of flaxseed powder
• ½ tsp of fennel seed powder
• Black salt to taste
Add all the ingredients in a blender and give it spin till the watermelon turns liquid. Enjoy.
6) Apple and chia seeds smoothie
Chia seeds mobilize fat and help prevent insulin resistance and the apple is rich in anti-oxidants. So, gather these two ingredients and make a smoothie as follows:
• 1 apple
• Chia seeds
• Mint leaves
• Black salt to taste
Soak chia seeds in water for 2-3 minutes. Remove seeds from the apple, cut them roughly and add them to a blender to make a paste. Add this paste into water containing chia seeds. Add some chopped mint leaves, a pinch of black salt, mix and enjoy.
7) Coconut water and kiwi smoothie
A good source of vitamin C is a kiwi. It reduces the risk of heart-related diseases by controlling the level of sugar in the blood. Coconut water helps reduce weight because it behaves as a natural body electrolyte.
• 2 small kiwis
• 1 cup of coconut water
• Mint leaves
Peel the kiwis. Put them in a blender and add mint leaves. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a container and add coconut water. Chill in the refrigerator before drinking.
8) Beetroot and mint juice
Beetroot reduces inflammation, flushes out toxins from the body and is a great source for antioxidants. Mint leaves act as muscle relaxants and cooling agents for the digestive tract and help in fat metabolism in small intestines. Take
• Beetroot
• Mint leaves
• Salt to taste
Toss some chopped beetroot and mint leaves in the blender. Blend until smooth. Drink while it is still fresh.
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