Drop those pop cans and switch to healthier beverages that can actually help you lose weight, improve your metabolism, and reduce cravings. Also, they’re so much easier to prep than complete meals; so give them a try and let us know how it goes!
Green Tea
It’s no surprise that green tea is packed with health benefits; for centuries it has been one of the most popular beverages besides coffee. And green tea is especially beneficial with aiding in weight loss because it’s full of catechins which stimulate fat burning and boost your metabolism.
Cucumber Juice
Who doesn’t love cucumbers? They’re so cool and refreshing and help with burning fat! And making and drinking cucumber juice at home will help with hydration and stabilize your blood sugar levels.
Lemon Water
If you’re tired of drinking plain old water, try adding some lemon. Lemon water is a great alternative to regular water and still holds all of the weight loss and fat burning benefits. Lemon water will help keep your body hydrated and reduce water retention. Reducing water retention is helpful because it reduces bloating and weight gain. Also, proper hydration helps improve your body’s mitochondrial function of turning food into energy.
Coffee
Coffee lovers rejoice! Your beloved daily cup of coffee can help you burn fat. Caffeine is frequently used in fat burning supplements because it is a stimulate that will improve your metabolic rate and improve your performance during workouts (just make sure to drink it without sugar and creamers!).
Kombucha
If you’ve never had kombucha before, it may take some getting used to, because it will not taste like your favorite sugary beverage. However, kombucha is important for your digestive system because it helps to speed up your body’s ability to burn fat and transform that recently consumed food into energy.
White Tea
That’s right, white tea can help you burn fat and lose weight. And the most important properties of white tea are its ability to block the creation of new fat cells and increase the body’s ability to burn fat.
Turmeric Milk
Adding the all powerful super spice, turmeric, to a glass of milk can help you lose weight. Turmeric is recommended because it is known to work on the genes directly related to your body’s natural fat storage.
Mint Tea
If you are prone to those afternoon and evening cravings, try drinking some mint tea to help prevent yourself from snacking. And aside from reducing those cravings, it also improves digestion which is crucial for losing weight and aiding your metabolism.
Drinks are a great and tasty way to lose weight. Also, it’s just seriously easy! So give some of these a try and let us know how your weight loss goes!
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.