Many of us make an extremely serious mistake when trying to lose weight is to only paying attention to the diet and ignoring weight-loss drinks. However, quite astonishing to know, if you choose a low-calorie beverage, you can curb your cravings and quickly achieve the desired weight.
So, let’s find out which drinks will be powerful helpers in your weight loss journey!
Coconut Water with Chia Seeds
Ingredients:
- 2 coconuts
- Coconuts’ Water
- Salt
- Chia seeds
- 2-3 Ice cubes
- Lemon slice
How to make:
Cut and pour out the coconut water into a glass. Then scoop out the flesh of the coconut and mix them with the coconut’s water already kept in the glass. Add a pinch of salt. One teaspoon of soaked chia seeds before adding the ice cubes to the drink. Then stir it well. Finally, present before your guests by decorating the glass with a lemon slice on its edge.
How it works:
Coconut Water with Chia Seeds is a very low-calorie drink. It’s high in electrolytes, which is good for your nervous system, and also helps you ease your anxiety. Its dual role involves keeping you hydrated and helping in losing weight. Last but not the least, it works well with your skin. Read more: How to Use Chia Seeds for Weight Loss
Since this coconut water sold outside usually has added sugar, we recommend that you buy the coconut and then take the natural juice out by yourself.
Tomatoes and Sour Lemon – a great combination for burning fat
Ingredients:
- A cup of tomatoes
- Half of a sour lemon
- 1 teaspoon of black salt
How to make:
First, put the tomatoes in a blender and mix well, then pour the mixture into a glass and add black salt to it and drink.
How it works:
Tomatoes are rich in vitamins, minerals, and plant nutrients that are very effective against diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. Sour lemon is also rich in vitamin C and has antioxidant activity. In addition, it strengthens the immune system and makes you feel full.
Jamaica Water
Ingredients:
- 3-4 cups of water
- 1 cup Hibiscus flower
- ½ – ¾ cup of sugar
- Ice cubes
How to make:
Boil the Jamaica flowers for 5 minutes. Or you can simply pour the hibiscus flowers into hot water. And let it sit for at least 15 minutes. You can set it longer and the longer you let it sit, the more tart and pungent the flavor is gonna get.
However, in case, you’re looking to do something really quick and easy for your family, let it sit for at least 15 minutes. Once done, strain it. Add sugar and stir it well. Then get some ice.
How it works:
Hibiscus flower, high in diuretic properties, has a tart flavor with a fruity aroma. You can have it up to 3 glasses a day if you want.
Artichoke Water
Ingredients:
- 1 Artichoke
- Rock sugar
- Water
How to make:
Rinse the artichoke with cold water and peel away old and broken petals. Then use a peeler to skin the outer layer of the stem. Slice it from the middle, and divide it into four parts.
Take a bowl and boil some water. Dip the artichoke pieces inside the boiling water and cook them for 20 to 30 minutes until the outer petals can easily be pulled off. Then add the rock sugar into the boiling thing. It’s optional. You can skip the step. Then simply spoon out the liquor from the bowl into a cup and that’s it!
How it works:
Artichoke is a perfect food to purify the liver, especially because it removes fat and toxins, thus helping to lose weight. It’s as simple as buying a few artichokes. Drink its juice daily, you can keep this drink for up to 15 days in the refrigerator.
Papaya Juice
Ingredients:
- 200-gram papaya
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp black salt (optional)
- 1 cup water
How to make:
Take half of the papaya and remove its seeds. Remove the skin and chop into small cubes. Add papaya pieces into the blender. Mix 1 cup or 1 glass of water. It depends on your choice of how thick or thin the mixture you would prefer as a drink. Add sugar. You can go for the honey instead. Include black salt. Then blend for 1 minute. After that, if you think you should add more water, you can do so. Finally, serve in a glass.
How it works:
Papaya contains an enzyme called papain that prevents fats from accumulating in the body and is released naturally. Also, papaya is rich in vitamin C, but with fewer calories and cholesterol have made it a healthy choice for all. Opt for this drink after breakfast or lunch 4 times a week to promote weight loss.
Celery Drink, Black pepper, and Apple Cider Vinegar
Ingredients:
- A half-cup of celery
- One-half teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
- A quarter teaspoon of fresh black pepper
- 1 cup of water
How to make:
First, pour the celery and water into a blender and mix well, then pour in a glass and add apple cider vinegar and black pepper to it and mix it well before drinking.
How it works:
Celery is an anti-calorie vegetable, which means that the body needs a lot of energy to digest and absorb it. Celery helps to lose weight by reducing fat metabolism and bad cholesterol.
Apple cider vinegar boosts heart health by refining blood circulation and controlling sugar levels in the blood. In addition, black pepper contains a substance called piperine, which helps to lose weight by preventing the proliferation of fat cells.
Kale or Leaf Cabbage and Apple Cider Vinegar
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of kale
- Half a cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of black salt
How to make:
First, pour water and kale into a blender and mix them well. Pour the mixture into a glass and add black salt to it and mix it well before drinking.
How it works:
Cabbage is rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals that in addition to weight loss help lower blood sugar and diabetes.
Besides, apple cider vinegar improves heart health by regulating blood pressure and blood sugar.
Coffee – an active drink
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of instant coffee powder
- 1 teaspoon of flaxseed
- One-half teaspoon of grated dark chocolate
- A cup of hot drinking water
How to make:
Mix the coffee well with hot water, add the flaxseed and then mix well with the grated dark chocolate.
How it works:
Coffee contains caffeine and has been shown to cause weight loss. Flaxseed will increase insulin resistance and inflammation. Dark chocolate also increases the feeling of satiety and prevents the synthesis, digestion, and absorption of fatty acids. It is better to use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
Fenugreek or Methi Seeds and Cucumber
Ingredients:
- Two teaspoons of fenugreek seeds
- A half-cup of cucumber
- A teaspoon of black salt
- A half-cup of water
How to make:
Soak fenugreek seeds in warm water overnight. Then pour cucumber, water, and fenugreek seeds into a blender and mix well, and pour into a glass. Finally, add salt and drink.
How it works:
The material properties of fenugreek metabolize glucose and lipid Fenugreek improves sensitivity to insulin and antioxidant properties. Cucumber helps hydrate the body because it contains 96% water along with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Consequently, it will also help eliminate toxins.
Lemon Water With Chia
Ingredients:
- Chia seeds
- Lemon
- Bay leaves
- Water
- Honey
How to make:
Start out by soaking your chia seeds. Leave for 1 hour. Make some lemon slices. Grab some bay leaves. It’s optional though. Squeeze some lemons in the jar. Add 1 ¼ cup of water. Cold water is preferable.
Now, strain the chia seeds and pour them into the lemon water. Stir the mixture a little bit. Time for some flavor. 1 tablespoon of honey works great here. Blend them well in a mixture. Add bay leaves and you’re done!
How it works:
This is one of the drinks to lose weight that is rich in Omega 3, so it is ideal for fat burning in easier places on your body where it is not easy to remove.
So let us know which magical drink for weight loss you like most.
is a registered dietitian with over 10 years of experience in the field of nutrition. She has a Master’s degree in Nutritional Science from Dhaka University and has worked with various clients to help them achieve their health goals through personalized diet plans. Mounota is passionate about educating people on the benefits of a healthy diet and lifestyle and has written extensively on the subject for various publications.
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