5 Drinks That Can Help You Lose Weight

People struggling with excess weight have found an interesting solution: drinks that help you lose weight. They can become a supplement to your diet.

Although their effectiveness is not miraculous in terms of fat burning, daily consumption can improve metabolism to optimize energy expenditure and eliminate toxins.

In addition, these drinks are useful for boosting energy in case of fatigue and stopping anxiety which leads to consuming more calories than necessary.

1. Grapefruit juice

Grapefruit juice has become popular all over the world due to its weight-loss properties.

Low in calories, and high in antioxidants and fiber, it’s the perfect drink for detoxifying the body, stimulating liver function, and burning fat.

Ingredients:

• juice from 3 grapefruits
• ½ cup of water (100 ml)
• 1 tbsp of honey (25 g)

Preparation:

1. Squeeze the grapefruit juice and mix it with half a glass of water and a spoonful of honey.
2. Drink juice before each main meal at least three times a week.

2. Water with hibiscus

Its regular consumption complements the diet and helps to reduce weight by promoting the elimination of residual fluids and toxins.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp of hibiscus flowers (30 g)
• 3 glasses of water (750 ml)

Preparation:

1. Put the flowers in a saucepan and pour 3 cups of water.
2. Boil the drink for 8-10 minutes on low heat.
3. Leave to stand for another 15 minutes and strain.
4. Drink a glass of this water 30 minutes before your main meal.

3. Tea with cinnamon and laurel

Its antioxidant compounds stimulate the removal of waste from the blood and, in turn, have a positive effect on the state of metabolism.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of bay leaves (5 g)
• ½ tsp of cinnamon (2 g)
• 1 glass of water (250 ml)

Preparation:

1. Pour a glass of boiling water over the bay leaves and cinnamon.
2. Cover with a lid and let stand for 10-15 minutes.
3. When it is warm, strain.
4. Drink a cup of this drink on an empty stomach at least three times a week.

Note: Do not drink this remedy if you have liver disease or gallstones.

4. Juice with papaya and oatmeal

A significant amount of fiber prolongs the feeling of satiety and helps control high cholesterol.

Ingredients:

• 3 slices of ripe papaya
• 2 tbsp of oatmeal (30 g)
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)
• 1 tbsp of honey (25 g)

Preparation:

1. Cut the papaya into cubes and mix in a blender with oats and water.
2. Process for a few minutes until you get a smooth drink.
3. Add a spoonful of honey to sweeten.
4. Drink juice before lunch when you want something to eat.

5. White tea

Its diuretic and cleansing properties help to improve the work of the lymphatic system, which is the key to fighting excess weight.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of white tea (5 g)
• 1 glass of water (250 ml)

Preparation:

1. Add a teaspoon of white tea to a glass of water and bring it to a boil.
2. Leave on low heat for 2 minutes.
3. Wait another 10 minutes and strain.
4. Drink white tea on an empty stomach or as part of breakfast.
5. Repeat daily or drink these weight loss drinks at least three times a week.

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