So lemon water or lemon juice indirectly helps you lose weight and boost your metabolism due to its richness in vitamin C and antioxidants. You see, vitamin C protects the cells in your body and reduces oxidative stress. Studies show that oxidative stress is linked to obesity.

Lemons also contain an antioxidant called citric acid which prevents cell damage, boosts metabolism, and promotes fat burn. Another great benefit of lemon juice is that it contains polyphenols which is an antioxidant that rids the body of toxins and free radicals and stops your body from storing fat.

Squeeze half a lemon juice to 1 liter of warm water and drink 2 glasses early in the morning at least 2 hours before breakfast. Drink the rest throughout the day preferably before or after meals.

4. Ginger Tea

So similar to lemon juice, ginger or ginger tea does not directly promote weight loss instead, it eliminates common conditions linked to fat storage and obesity such as inflammation and oxidative stress. You see, ginger is filled with anti-inflammatory properties and very high amounts of antioxidants.

Ginger contains gingerol which helps stimulate digestion, and regulate blood sugar levels both of which are key to weight loss. Drinking ginger tea 30 minutes before meals can help fire up your metabolism and increase energy levels, therefore, increasing fat burn.

Start by grating an inch of ginger root and boiling it in 2 glasses of water for 5 minutes. Set it aside and let it cool. Strain the tea, and add 1/2 a lemon juice freshly squeezed plus 1/2 a teaspoon of raw honey. Stir and enjoy 2 times per day. Check out the many benefits of ginger and other mouth-watering ginger recipes.

5. Fennel Shot/Tea

There are many health benefits of fennel seeds but when it comes to weight loss, drinking a glass of fennel water before meals can reduce your appetite really fast. Also, fennel has been linked to promoting a healthy gut due to its antibacterial properties.

Adding fennel water or fennel tea to your diet daily can help improve digestion, bloating, and water retention. Get ready to start feeling more energetic after consuming fennel seeds because they will get rid of all those toxins and free radicals from your body.

Simply soak a teaspoon of fennel seeds in hot water, strain, and drink 30 minutes before meals. You can also chew on fennel seeds to get the same results. 

6. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar also known as ACV is soo good in reducing appetite, reducing blood sugar levels, and boosting the metabolism. Thanks to acetic acid which is a chemical found in ACV, you will begin to lose weight by adding it to your diet daily.

You see, acetic acids help prevent fat storage in the body, it also increases the rate through which your body burns fat as well. Adding apple cider vinegar to your diet can also help reduce other common health issues such as E-coli, staph, and leaky gut due to its antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.

Now you want to make sure never to drink apple cider vinegar straight from the bottle, always dilute it beforehand. This is because ACV does have side effects so start by adding 1-2 teaspoon to 4 cups of water and drinking it before meals throughout the day. Do not drink more than 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar per day.

7. Black Tea

Similar to green tea, black tea contains caffeine and antioxidants but that’s not all, it is a natural diuretic which means, it helps rid your body of excess fluid and sodium. When consumed before meals, it acts as an appetite suppressant, therefore, making you eat less.

Black tea also contains a good amount of polyphenols which speeds up the metabolism and regulate blood sugar levels plus overall weight. You definitely want to start adding black tea to your diet at least 4-5 times per week. That said, you want to start slowly to get used to the taste.

Heat up 2 cups of water and add in a black tea bag just as you would normal tea. Stir in some organic raw honey and enjoy a cup 30 minutes before your meals.

8. Fruit Juices

So fruit juices are extremely high in sugar therefore adding them to your diet will lead to weight gain. This is why you will need to choose fruits that are low in sugar, and calories and high in antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber, and acids. The more acidic a fruit is the better it is for weight loss.

Fruits like kiwis, lemons, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, grapefruit, watermelon, peaches, oranges, and cantaloupes are very low in sugar and rich in vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants, and acids. Having a glass of fruit juice in between meals can help reduce snacking plus help you lose weight.

9. Cumin Tea

Cumin contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties due to an active ingredient called thymoquinone. Thymoquinone, also found in black seed oil, helps with all kinds of common health problems including indigestion and bloating.

Drinking cumin tea daily on an empty stomach can help boost the metabolism and promote weight loss. Soak 2 tablespoons of cumin seeds in half a cup of water overnight. Next, you want to add the mixture to 2 cups of water and let it come to a boil. Once drinkable, add in half a lemon juice and drink it on an empty stomach daily.

10. Coconut Water

Fresh coconut water is low in sugar and rich in sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Drinking coconut water before a workout can actually help increase your energy levels and lead to more fat burn. Just make sure to go for fresh coconut water whenever you can.

Conclusion

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