Effective Weight Loss Drinks

Weight loss refers to a reduction of the total body mass, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue. People often think about foods that can help them slim down and weight loss drinks are also very important in a weight loss diet. 

Drinks tend to have fewer calories than solid food, but can also contain unique compounds and active ingredients that stimulate the metabolism, improve digestion, suppress hunger and balance hormones, among other functions in the body. All of these consequences support your weight loss goals, without forcing you to change much of your daily routine. Some of the most effective beverages for weight loss are quite common and widely available at major stores, while others can be made at home, or found in specialty health food stores.
Increasing your liquid intake is almost always a good thing, provided you are consuming the right drinks containing the right mixture of nutrients for your weight loss goals.

Few of them are listed below;

Honey & Hot Water: Simply heat up a glass of water to just below boiling point and stir in 1-2 teaspoons of honey. It should be consumed first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. It will kick-start your metabolism into a high gear, helping to speed up the burning of calories and boosting the efficacy of your exercise.

Fruit Smoothies: Always start every morning with a nutrient-packed fruit smoothie like id do if you have access to a blender or juicer. A blender is better, as it will include all of the dietary fiber, which can help promote faster digestion, reduce blood sugar level and lower cholesterol.

Lemon Water: Water is one of the best weight loss drinks, as it can help to suppress hunger and keep you feeling full. Nevertheless, adding lemon to the water can also help to stimulate the metabolism and promote urination.

Fat-free Milk: Despite the fact 2% or whole milk may taste better to some people, fat-free and skim milk is far better for your weight loss goals. This common drink provides high levels of calcium, which can help to speed up the breakdown of fat. It also suppresses the appetite, thus preventing overeating and snacking.

Black Coffee:  Consuming too much of coffee can cause high levels of acidity in the gut and may cause a slight dependency on caffeine, the boost that it provides to the metabolism is undeniable. Not only does it increase your passive fat-burning rates, but also works as an appetite suppressant if you are trying to cut back on your calorie intake.

Chocolate Milk: While there are some sugars and calories in chocolate milk, there is also a high concentration of iron, vitamin A, and calcium. As long as you drink this sweet treat in moderation, it can help you recover faster from workouts and build muscles quicker, which can drive the metabolism and result in weight loss.

Detox Water Recipes: Detox water has become very popular in recent years, and can usually be prepared at home. Some of the most popular detox water recipes include cucumber lemon water, ginger mint water, and mango pineapple water, among many others.

Cucumber Lemon Water: To make this detox water, simply take 1/2 a cucumber (sliced), one lemon, and a few fresh mint leaves and mix them in a mason jar of cold water. Allow this mixture to steep for at least 12 hours before consuming it. This specific blend is known for its ability to cleanse the skin, boost the immune system, and help flush out the kidney stones to detoxify the system.

Mango Pineapple Water: To begin with, slice up a pineapple and a mango, then add about 1/4 cup of each to a jar of water. You can garnish this with a few sprigs of mint, and also drink this directly, rather than waiting 12-24 hours for the fruit to steep. The combination of active ingredients can help reduce inflammation, which can increase stress and fat deposition, while also improving the digestive processes.

Ginger Mint Water: Add two lemon wedges, two lime wedges, 15 mint leaves, 1/2 teaspoon of sliced ginger and 1 sliced cucumber to a jaw of water. Allow this to sit for 1-2 hours before drinking the water. It can help relieve indigestion and speed the metabolism, which should help with your weight loss goals.

Ice Water: One of the best weight loss drinks is ice water, as the body needs to compensate for the sudden change in temperature of the body. A single glass of ice-cold water can actually result in the body burning more than 15 calories. Now, while that might not sound like many calories, ice water will also help you feel full and will cut down on overeating, particularly if you have a glass of ice water with every meal.

Vegetable Juices: With high concentration of fiber, minerals and other antioxidants in vegetables, particularly leafy green vegetables that are often included in vegetable juices. You can make your own at home in a blender or juicer, or you can buy vegetable juices, such as V8. This can balance your healthy diet and lower your caloric intake, while still keeping you full and preventing overeating or excessive snacking between meals.

Green Tea: Perhaps the most famous weight loss drink, the flavonoids and other antioxidants in green tea have been directly linked to an increase in metabolic speed. They also help in reducing fat deposition and regulating insulin and blood sugar levels in the body. Some studies have found that drinking 1-2 cups of green tea can help you burn an extra 100 calories every day.

Grapefruit Juice: Research has shown that consuming a small glass of grapefruit juice before every meal can help you consume 20-25% fewer calories in an average sitting. It also improves the insulin resistance in the body & can protect against diabetes risk and keeps the metabolism working at a high rate.

Kefir: Due to the concentration of protein in kefir, which can help increase muscle growth, thus requiring more calories to be burnt to support muscle development and maintenance. This fermented milk drink is becoming more and more popular, as it has been connected to a faster metabolism and more fat-burning.

Chamomile Tea: Some of the active ingredients in chamomile tea can stimulate the release of gastric juices, which can speed digestion and improve nutrient uptake. However, by speeding up the digestive process, it can also boost metabolic speed. It is best to drink a cup of chamomile tea before each meal, or right before you go to sleep, allowing your body to burn calories more effectively as you sleep.