It can’t be done overnight, so it’s important to be patient, but it is possible to melt that pesky fat away with a combination of diet and exercise.
It’s too easy to gain weight around your middle, but losing belly fat can be a real challenge. It can’t be done overnight, so it’s important to be patient, but it is possible to melt that pesky fat away with a combination of diet and exercise.
If that sounds like hard work, it is – but did you know that there are some drinks that may help boost your metabolism, fight the flab, and reach your weight loss goals?
First on the list is green tea, which is full of antioxidants known as catechins. These substances are believed to target belly fat by increasing the release of fat from cells around the belly, and they may also speed up the ability of the liver to burn fat.
Cinnamon is said to increase the metabolic rate, which can speed up weight loss. It may also help to metabolize sugar, which can turn into belly fat if not used up by the body’s energy needs.
Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon with warm water and a bit of honey and drink in the mornings.
Apple cider vinegar is regarded as having benefits for the digestive system. It acts as a bile stimulant, as well as keeping the pH levels in the stomach balanced. It could also help increase feelings of fullness and suppress the appetite.
Have a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with warm water every morning before you eat.
Pineapple juice may help fight against belly fat, due to an enzyme called bromelain. This enzyme helps to metabolize protein and may help to burn away excess fat.
Peppermint can help the digestion run smoothly, and possibly reduces bloating that could cause fat accumulations to form around the belly.
Celery juice also helps relive bloating, and acts as a natural diuretic. This prevents your body retaining excess water, which can cause your belly to swell and look larger than it is. Add some ginger for a warm kick, and for its fat burning properties.
These drinks may help speed up the process of banishing belly fat, but the cheapest and easiest drink by far is plain old water. Water helps to flush toxins out of your system, and helps to regulate the appetite, so it’s important to make sure you’re well-hydrated.