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by forming a gel-like substance in the gut honey to it and voila you drink is ready.
to help you feel fuller for longer and these
increased satiety levels may promote weight 21. Pineapple Juice
loss
Additionally, a 2017 review examined the
effects of water-soluble gel-forming fibres
like psyllium husk in the small intestine,
the study suggested that gel-forming fibres
may help facilitate weight loss as a result of
improved metabolic health.
Most people are able to tolerate psyllium
well. However, people may notice some Pineapple (Ananas comosus) fruit is rich in
cramping, gas, or bloating. nutrients which include calcium, potassium
How to drink it: Add 5- 10 gms to room as well as vitamin C and vitamin A.
temperature water and drink immediately Fresh pineapple is rich in bromelain, an
as the granules start becoming a gel like enzyme which may act as anti-inflammatory.
consistency which is difficult to ingest. Interestingly, pineapple fruits contain
eight phenolic compounds. These phenolic
20. Cinnamon Bark / Dalchini Water compounds exhibit an antioxidant activity
and anti-inflammatory function as well
as play a significant role in obesity and
dyslipidaemia (dyslipidaemia is an abnormal
level of cholesterol and other lipids, also
called fats, in the blood) treatment.
Studies suggest that pineapple juice could
be an actual anti-obesity candidate with no
obvious harmful effects.
How to drink it: Blend the fruit and drink
Cinnamon bark (Dalchini in Hindi), known 200ml (with the fibre) per day.
from ancient times in the Mediterranean
region, Sri Lanka and India, has been used NOTES
for cooking to provide flavour to curries and If you are on any medication of experienc-
other food items. ing any form of illness, please consult your
A significant decrease in body weight, total doctor before embarking on the drinks-for-
fat and abdominal fat has been noticed with weight-loss journey.
the use of 3 gm a day of cinnamon.
How to drink it: You can simply pour The outcome of the research and studies
boiling hot water over a cinnamon stick cited here clearly state that no single drink
or 3-5 gm to cinnamon powder, and drink or combination of drinks can be a miracle
anytime through the day. or magic potion. These are suggested as an
The combination of lemon, honey and aid to help with weight loss, and individ-
cinnamon is also good for weight loss - ual metabolic parameters need to be given
squeeze a fresh lemon in it and add some due consideration.
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