When we want to lose weight, we tend to focus only on the content of our plate. However, another element is important: hydration.
Draining, detoxifying, or satiating, some drinks really promote weight loss. To limit the undesirable additives that are likely to be found in commercial products, you can make your own homemade drink.
Juice, infusion, iced tea… Discover our 10 recipes for special slimming detox and weight loss drinks to consume without moderation.
Iced green tea with lemon, daily slimming ally
Green tea is a very good drink to help with weight loss. The many antioxidants it contains, including EGCG, promote the oxidation of fat cells. In addition, green tea has a draining action and promotes the elimination of waste, especially in combination with lemon.
Ingredients for 1 person
- 250 ml of water
- 1 green tea bag
- 1/2 untreated yellow lemon
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
Preparation
- First, to make lemon iced green tea, heat the water in a saucepan. Once the water is boiling, immerse the green tea bag in it and let it steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and set it aside.
- Then wash the half lemon and cut a thin slice into it. Squeeze the remaining lemon to extract as much juice as possible.
- In a small bottle, pour the lemon juice, and coconut sugar and then add the slice of lemon cut into 2 or 4.
- Finally, pour your green tea on top and place in the cool for at least 4 hours. The tea must be very fresh and can even be consumed with ice.
Grapefruit juice with ginger, helps the liver eliminate toxins
This drink is interesting to promote weight loss because it has a very draining action on the liver and gallbladder. It promotes the cleansing of these two organs and therefore the elimination of toxins that can slow down weight loss.
Ingredients for 1 person:
- 1 grapefruit
- 1cm ginger root
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 half lemon
Preparation:
- To make ginger grapefruit juice, simply squeeze the grapefruit and half lemon.
- Add the crushed ginger and olive oil.
- Mix quickly and drink without waiting.
- This drink is to be consumed in the evening just before bedtime to optimize the results.
Lemon juice is a drink to promote weight loss and wakes up the digestive system
Lemon juice consumed in the morning on an empty stomach is a good drink to lose weight, or at least to promote weight loss. The citric acid it contains helps wake up the digestive system and stimulates the production of bile and digestive enzymes. Thus, the organs are more efficient and the elimination of fats and metabolic waste is more efficient.
Ingredients for 1 person:
- 1 untreated lemon;
- 100 ml of warm water.
Preparation:
To make this drink, simply squeeze the lemon and then add the warm water. Enjoy immediately so as not to lose any active ingredient.
Water infused with cucumber and mint, the anti-water retention drink
Cucumber is very rich in water and therefore very low in calories. Its content of silicon and various micronutrients gives it draining and detox virtues. Thus, it helps fight against water retention and promotes satiety.
Ingredients for 1 person:
- 250 ml of water;
- 1/4 cucumber;
- 10 mint leaves;
- 1/2 lime.
Preparation
- To make this cucumber-infused water, start by cutting the cucumber into thin slices. Then, squeeze the lime and keep a slice.
- Then wash the mint and then separate the leaves. In a small bottle, place the lemon juice, mint leaves, and cucumber slices. Add the water and keep cool for at least 2 hours before eating.
Infusion with ginger, lemon, and honey to promote digestion
The combination of ginger and lemon helps promote digestion and stimulate the digestive organs. This infusion is ideal for maintaining a flat stomach, especially consumed in the evening after the last meal of the day.
Ingredients for 1 person:
- 250 ml of water;
- 1 cm ginger root;
- 1/2 tbsp honey;
- 1/2 lemon.
Preparation:
- To prepare this slimming infusion with ginger, simply boil water.
- Then, squeeze the half lemon and crush the ginger. In a cup, place ginger, lemon juice, and honey. Pour the hot water over it and enjoy hot.
Satisfying Green Spirulina Smoothie
Rich in dietary fiber and nutrients, this smoothie is satiating and ideal for having energy all day long while limiting the cravings for snacking. Thus, it promotes weight loss.
Ingredients for 1 person:
- 1 bowl of baby spinach;
- 1 green apple;
- 1/4 banana;
- 1 C. tablespoon spirulina powder.
Preparation :
- Put all the ingredients in a juicer or juice extractor, except the spirulina.
- Once the juice has been obtained, add the spirulina powder then mix vigorously before tasting immediately.
Draining smoothie with red fruits and pineapple
This delicious smoothie is packed with beneficial antioxidants and enzymes for the body. It promotes satiety, and fat oxidation, and aids in weight loss.
Ingredients for 1 person:
- 150 g of red fruits;
- 100 g of pineapple;
- 100ml almond milk;
- 1 drop of vanilla extract.
Preparation :
- To make this draining smoothie, simply mix all the ingredients in the bowl of a blender until you obtain a homogeneous and smooth mixture. Enjoy chilled straight away.
Cinnamon infusion, a drink that helps to lose weight
This infusion recipe is a good drink for losing weight. Tea has particularly interesting antioxidant and draining actions. Cinnamon, on the other hand, increases body temperature and energy expenditure. It also has virtues on the digestive system, on blood sugar, and reduces feelings of hunger.
Ingredients for 1 person:
- 250ml of water;
- 1 stick of Ceylon cinnamon;
- 1/2 tsp. honey;
- 1 bag of black tea.
Preparation :
- To make this slimming cinnamon infusion, boil the water in a saucepan. Then add the cinnamon stick and the tea bag and leave to infuse for 7 minutes.
- Then, in a cup, pour the honey and then the cinnamon infusion on top. Stir and enjoy hot.
Birch draining infusion
Birch, its sap, and its leaves have a strong purifying and detoxifying power. Birch helps drain the whole organism and cleanse it. Thus, the organs are more efficient. It should also be noted that birch helps reduce water retention and fight against cellulite.
Ingredients for 1 person:
- 250ml of water;
- 10 g of dried birch leaves;
- 1 pinch of baking soda.
Preparation :
- To make a birch infusion, simply pour boiling water over the dry birch leaves and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. After infusion, add the baking soda.
Water, the best drink to lose weight?
Water remains the best drink to reach a healthy weight and stay healthy. It is what allows all intra and extra-cellular exchanges and facilitates the elimination of metabolic waste.
If the slimming drinks mentioned above can be of great help, drinking water must remain a priority. It is recommended to drink at least 1.5 liters of water, but above all listen to your needs without waiting to be thirsty, and distribute the water intake well throughout the day. For your health, it is better to favor plain water.
If you have difficulty drinking water, do not hesitate to add a few mint leaves, a little lemon, or some fruit to give it more flavor.
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