5. Coffee
Good news for all coffee lovers: a cup of coffee can help you lose weight. As long as you don’t pour a lot of milk and sugar in it, of course. A recent study shows that drinking four cups of coffee a day can lead to a 4 percent reduction in body fat. According to the researchers, caffeine has a positive effect on your metabolism.
6. Psyllium fiber in water
Psyllium fiber is a kind of soluble fiber, which is used in the fiber supplement Metamucil. Psyllium absorbs moisture into your body and can help you feel full, making it easier to eat less.
7. Grapefruit juice
If you fancy a sweet drink, fruit juice sounds like a good, healthy option. Unfortunately, this is not entirely true. Although fruit juices sound healthy, they are often huge sugar bombs. Not great if you want to lose some weight. If you still want to drink a fruit juice, opt for a small glass of grapefruit juice. In a 12-week study, one hundred obese men and women were divided into three groups. The first group ate half a grapefruit before each meal; the second group drank a glass of grapefruit juice before each meal; the last group did not get any grapefruit. On average, the grapefruit eaters lost about 1.6 kilos and those who drank the grapefruit juice lost 1.5 kilos. The control group, which did not get any grapefruit, lost less than half a kilo in the twelve weeks.
8. Coconut water and watermelon water
During or after exercise it is good for your body to have a sweet drink. However, do not choose a sports drink from the vending machine, but choose, for example, soms coconut water or watermelon water. Both are low in sugars, but help you get enough liquid after exercise. Watermelon is rich in L-citrulline, an amino acid that helps to remove lactic acid from the muscles and reduce muscle pain and fatigue. Would you like to make your own watermelon water? Combine 1200 grams of seedless ripe watermelon (diced) and a cup of cold water in a blender or food processor. Mix until it is liquid.
9. An organic vegetable protein shake
Protein is the building block of muscles and it promotes satiety. This can both help with weight loss. If they are low in calories, protein-rich drinks can be an effective tool for losing weight, especially if you drink them as meal replacements or as snacks.
10. White tea
When it comes to healthy tea, green tea is a real star. However, white tea is also healthy and can help you lose some weight. White tea contains a powerful fat-burning combination of caffeine and the catechin EGCG. Test tube studies show that this catechin prevents the formation of new fat cells. White tea stimulates the metabolism and the body’s ability to break down existing fat and use it for energy, according to research.
11. A low-calorie smoothie
Low-calorie smoothies with protein powders are a good way to counteract the feeling of hunger. It’s best to make such a smoothie yourself, so you know exactly what’s in your drink. Take a scoop of protein powder, some frozen berries, some (almond) milk and blend this all together.
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