When it comes to weight loss, most articles focus on the foods you eat or don’t eat, but what isn’t talked about enough is the (just as effective) fat flushing detox drinks.
What drinks help you actually get rid of fat?
Well, this drink can help you do that and more. It helps detox your organs which helps with your energy and even your hair and skin! That’s right, clear up your skin problems with this. Drink this combined with moderate exercise, and you’ll start to see those pounds drop.
1. Citrus Fat Flushing Drink
Ingredients:
1 half-gallon (Pitcher)
1 1/2 cup cranberry juice
1 handful of strawberries
3 lemons (Sliced)
1 cucumber (Sliced)
Why it Works:
Cranberry juice is a natural diuretic packed with flavonoids, enzymes, and organic acids such as malic acid, citric acid, and quinic acid, which have an emulsifying effect on stubborn fat deposits in the lymphatic system.
The lymphatic system — the body’s “garbage collector” — transports all kinds of waste products not processed by the liver.
With the help of the organic acid components, cranberry juice digests stagnated lymphatic wastes.
This explains why so many Fat Flushers report that their cellulite disappears!
Lemons have long been used as a way to not only curb your appetite, they also suppress and break down fat, specifically around your belly.
Strawberries are rich in anthocyanins, which help boost the body’s production of a hormone called adiponectin.
This hormone further helps in boosting metabolism and aids weight loss.
You combine all these ingredients together and bam! There you go, on the road to turning your body into a weight loss machine.
Here’s another recipe many trainers use:
2. C & C Fat-burning drink
Ingredients:
1 half-gallon water
3 tsp cumin
3 inch cinnamon
1 tsp honey
1 tsp lemon
Directions:
Put water into a large saucepan.
Add 3 tsp cumin and 3 inch cinnamon.
Boil for 5 minutes or more until the flavors are absorbed.
Cool slightly, and filter out the water.
In a tall glass take prepared warm detox water.
Add 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp lemon. mix well.
Finally, enjoy a cumin cinnamon fat-burning drink early in the morning.
Using the power of cumin and cinnamon combined, this detox drink will help flush the fat from your system while helping reduce food cravings by promoting a feeling of satiety and fullness. Cinnamon can boost metabolism since the body uses more energy to process the spice than it does for other foods.
Even if you’re not following a specific diet or trying to lose weight, you can sip this tart and refreshing beverage daily to help flush out water weight, balance blood sugar, improve cellulite and keep your liver and lymph in optimum cleansing mode.
Many people have reported that this Fat Flushing Detox has helped them lose weight.
This isn’t surprising, because any diet that creates a calorie deficit can promote weight loss.
What’s more, the diet promotes weight loss methods such as cutting refined carbs and added sugars and increasing intake of protein and fiber.
All of these actions have been associated with fat loss and improvements in body composition.
3. Lemon Balm
TikTok and other social media is abuzz with talk of a seemingly magical lemon balm elixir. But is the weight loss wellness hack steeped in science?
Proponents claim lemon balm, a citrus-scented herb belonging to the mint family, can aid weight loss and ease digestion, regulate blood sugar, reduce bloating, boost immunity, and alleviate menstrual cramps.
The leaves are also said to be a boon for the brain and the nervous system, improving sleep quality and focus and decreasing stress and anxiety, which helps explain why some call lemon balm the gladdening herb.
The original viral recipe for lemon balm elixiruses the lemon balm leaves. But other recipes just use mint leaves. Here’s the original below:
1 cup fresh lemon balm grass, rinsed in cool water (experts say you can use mint as a substitute)
1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
1 tbsp fresh minced garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp raw honey
Add the holy trinity of leaves, garlic, and ginger to 1.5 cups of hot water, simmer for ten minutes, empty into a mason jar, and let cool for 30 minutes.
Add lemon and honey to the cooled mixture, shake well, and chill in the fridge for 3 days.
For those who find it hard to get their hands on the lemon balm leaves, you can use this modified recipe below.
Modified recipe Ingredients:
Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed from 2–3 lemons
Ginger: A small piece (about 1 inch), peeled and grated
Honey: 1–2 tablespoons (optional, for sweetness)
Mint Leaves: A handful, fresh
Water: 4 cups, cold
Ice Cubes: As needed
Directions:
Prepare the Ingredients: Start by squeezing the juice from 2–3 lemons into a pitcher. Grate a small piece of ginger and add it to the lemon juice.
Mixing: Add 1–2 tablespoons of honey to the mixture if you prefer a sweeter taste. Honey not only adds flavor but also provides additional health benefits.
Add Water: Pour in 4 cups of cold water to dilute the lemon and ginger mixture. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Garnish: Add a handful of fresh mint leaves to the pitcher. Mint leaves not only enhance the flavor but also aid in digestion.
Chill: Add ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the drink. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve: Pour the Limon Balm into glasses and enjoy a refreshing, metabolism-boosting drink.
Why It Works:
Lemon: Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, lemon juice helps detoxify the body, boost the immune system, and improve digestion.
Ginger: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger aids in digestion, reduces bloating, and can help speed up metabolism.
Honey: While optional, honey provides natural sweetness and has antimicrobial properties. It also offers a small energy boost, making it a great addition to a weight loss drink in moderation.
Mint: This herb aids digestion and adds a refreshing flavor to the drink. It can help soothe an upset stomach and improve overall digestion.