Written by Tania Tarafdar | Updated : September 21, 2016 11:06 AM IST
If you are trying to lose weight, little things matter. While nothing beats water to help you stay energised, these drinks contain nutrients that boost your metabolism. Sonia Narang, Nutrition Expert, Oriflame India, tells you how you can drink your way to weight loss.
Banana water shake: Put one ripe banana in a blender, few ice cubes, and a half cup of water. Blend till it’s frothy and drink it chilled. This drink is a rich source of energy and potassium and calcium. Good for weight loss as it doesn't have milk which otherwise makes the drink heavy.
Coconut mint pine pina colada: Blend fresh coconut water, two slices of pineapple, a few leaves of mint to prepare a refreshing drink. It makes for a fresh drink which is packed with minerals. Rich in enzyme, bromelain, it can help boost weight loss.
Cucumber, coriander smoothie: Blend one small cucumber, a bunch of coriander, quarter ginger(grated), one spoon of aloe vera gel to make a smoothie. Add a few ice cubes and blend again. Add a little water to have the consistency according to your taste, squeeze half a lemon juice in this and drink. This drink is a fantastic detoxifier and works wonders to reduce belly fat.
Kiwi, cucumber, strawberry drink: Put cut slices of kiwi, cucumber and strawberries in a jug of water and leave it for 5-10 minutes. The water gets infused with the goodness of these fresh fruits. Keep drinking and refilling with more water. This drink provides nutrients like Vitamin C and Vitamin A that boosts your metabolism.
Turmeric lemon detox tea: Put half a teaspoon turmeric powder, a few tea leaves, a pinch of cinnamon in a cup of water and bring to boil. Cool it and then add half a lemon's juice and drink. This tea is a rich source of flavonoids and has the goodness and antibacterial qualities of turmeric.
Green coffee coconut: Put a sachet of green coffee in a mug of hot boiling water and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain and add half teaspoon cold pressed extra virgin coconut oil to it and drink. This drink is rich in antioxidants and enhances metabolism.
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