Did you know that drinking coffee and lemon juice together can be beneficial to your weight loss efforts? This healthy-sounding combination may surprise you, but there’s science behind the power of this drink! Here’s how this potent duo works to help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Green Tea
The rich aroma, flavor, and bright color of green tea all make it a great way to kick-start your day. Research shows that green tea may even help you burn fat by boosting your body’s ability to burn calories.
Green tea with lemon
The health benefits of green tea are well-documented: Studies have shown that its anti-inflammatory properties may help decrease some types of cancer risk, reduce the likelihood of stroke, reduce cholesterol levels, protect against neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and preserve cognitive function. Green tea is also rich in antioxidants called catechins, which are thought to be responsible for many of these benefits. (1) Plus, drinking green tea has been associated with lower body weight or BMI.
Black tea
If you prefer tea to coffee, black tea is a great option. It contains some caffeine—which can help boost metabolism and energy levels—and it has about 60 milligrams of catechins, an antioxidant that may help promote weight loss by boosting your body’s ability to metabolize fat.
Hot water with lemon
Drinking hot water with lemon first thing in the morning helps you lose weight, according to a Japanese study. This drink boosts your metabolism for about 90 minutes after you consume it. Many dieters have reported shedding up to five pounds within two weeks by drinking at least two cups of warm water every morning before eating breakfast. Another study also found that drinking coffee with lemon or lime added to it three times per day gives people an extra kick towards losing weight fast.
Coldwater with lemon
According to a study from Arizona State University, sipping on water with lemon in between meals can help you feel fuller faster (and therefore eat less) than if you were to drink water or another calorie-free beverage. Because lemon increases your sense of fullness, it’s also useful for curbing appetite pangs that often occur between meals.
Herbal teas
If you’re looking to lose weight, chances are you’ve tried skipping meals or implementing a fad diet at some point. While it might seem like a good idea, in theory, these methods rarely work in practice. When you skip meals or severely restrict your calories without tracking caloric intake, your body will respond by lowering your metabolic rate.
Fruit juices
Yes, fruit juices have antioxidants, but they’re high in sugar—which isn’t good if you’re trying to lose weight. Instead of going with juice, why not eat an orange or drink a glass of water mixed with lemon juice? Not only will it help hydrate you, but it also boosts your metabolism.
Juices in general (for weight loss)
While it may seem like any type of juice is better than none, researchers say juices with added sugar or carbs can actually be worse than sugary drinks (like soda) because they lack key nutrients that help us regulate our blood sugar levels. Remember, 100 percent fruit juice doesn’t count as a whole fruit serving—it only counts as one serving of fruit. When you’re in search of a healthy beverage to help you lose weight fast, go for unsweetened drinks first.
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