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5 Great Beverages To Melt Away Those Extra Kilos
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If asked whether they have a drinking problem or not, most people would say no. But just because you can control your alcohol intake or are a teetotaller, doesn't mean you don't have a drinking problem. Why's that?
Well, if you're not careful about what you're drinking everyday, even non-alcoholic beverages such as soft drinks and milkshakes can be very unhealthy for you as they can quickly add on the kilos.
Just as the wrong beverage can make you put on weight, drinking the right drinks (and at the right time) can help you to wash away that extra flab. To ensure you do just that, here are our top 5 drinks that will help you to slim down and become fitter.
- Green Tea: Indians generally prefer their tea with milk and sugar. But 3-4 cups of this drink everyday can add to your calorie count considerably. Instead, if you switch to drinking green tea (a cup of green tea has less than 10 calories) not only will this help you to fight obesity, but will also go a long way towards improving your general health. The best time to have green tea is in the morning and before your workout. Green tea has proven to increase your exercise endurance by as much as 24% and also increases the amount of fat burned, thus the advice to have it prior to exercising.
- Ginger Tonic: Wake up to a glass of ginger tonic everyday and you'll literally wash away the extra weight on your body. Simply boil a glass of plain water with 1/2 inch of ginger in it. Strain and drink. In addition to aiding your fight against fat, this great beverage enhances your immunity and provides optimal health. You can also add a dash of limejuice to make the drink more palatable.
- Vegetable Juice: Medical studies have shown that drinking a glass of vegetable juice about 20 minutes before your meals can help you to lose weight. Experts believe this is because the juice makes you feel fuller, which means you eat fewer calories at lunch or dinner. Such drinks not only quench your thirst, but also satisfy your hunger to a great extent. Just make sure it's a vegetable juice (carrot, tomato, beetroot, coriander, spinach, cucumber, sweet gourd) and not a fruit one. And do have it before your meal, not during.
- Protein Shake: A glass of protein shake (protein supplement with skimmed or toned milk) is an excellent post-workout drink. Milk has the ideal carbohydrate to protein ratio that helps your muscles to recover after an intense workout. The protein supplement also helps to repair your muscle tissue and strengthen them. More muscle translates into increased fat loss, which in turn translates into a thinner you!
- Cold Water: Did you know that simply drinking cold water could help you to lose weight? No, we're not kidding! Since the water is colder than your body temperature, your body has to work harder to bring it down to the desired temperature. This uses up those extra calories and voila! Weight loss is the end result.
So cheers, and drink up!
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Ruchi Agarwal
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