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metabolism, and make exercise easier and denatured, and weakens in potency; it’s
more efficient, all of which could contribute thus advisable to use lukewarm water (not
to beneficial results on the scale. hot), with your freshly squeezed lemon
How to drink it: So, if you’re on a weight- drink.
loss journey, you might want to give
drinking water (500ml) on an empty 3. Green Tea
stomach a try. And aim for a minimum of 2
to 3 litres of water per day.
2. Lemon water – Warm lemon water
Green tea an excellent choice when you’re
looking for a little boost. Not only is it
calorie-free, but some research suggests
Lemon water can be greatly effective for green tea extract may help with weight loss.
those who are trying to shed some pounds. It’s not clear exactly how, but caffeine and
Drinking warm lemon water, the first thing micronutrients called catechins may each
in the morning will help detoxify your play a significant role.
system. The benefit appears to last only a few
Warm lemon water will make sure that hours, so it may help to enjoy some green
your digestive system functions smoothly. tea at least twice a day.
The citric acid present in lemon interacts Fresh mint is a fast - working digestive
with the other essential enzymes in your and combined with green tea it speeds
stomach to help stimulate the secretion of up your metabolic rate and effects more
gastric juices. thorough digestion.
Lemon water also balances your pH levels Fresh lemon and lemongrass also work
and reducing acidity helps negate digestive in synergy with the benefits of green tea for
and inflammatory disorders. detoxification leading to weight loss.
This said, sipping room temperature How to drink it: Use water that is off the
lemon water (with a few fresh, crush mint boil ( wait for 2 minutes); add to green tea
leaves), through the day, helps a detox and leaves and herbs/ spices/ of your choice. Let
rewards you with more energy. it steep for 2-3 minutes. Drink this twice a
Be cautious about erosion of tooth enamel, day
which is one of the downsides to drinking
lemon water. Also don’t overdo it, a 4. Chia seeds water
moderate approach will show good results. Scientists have only recently begun
How to drink it: Since Vitamin C is studying the potential weight loss benefits
unstable in heat and light sensitive, it gets of chia seeds. Some of these studies have
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