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11 Powerful Bedtime Drinks To Lose Weight Fast
You must have been struggling very hard to get that perfect figure by going to the gym, undergoing strenuous workout sessions and what not. But did you know that by merely having a few home-made drinks during bedtime you can burn the excess fat stored in your body?
These natural bedtime drinks will help you lose weight and they are rich sources of essential vitamins and minerals, which are essential to keep your body running in order.
Having these bedtime drinks daily will speed up your weight loss by increasing the body's metabolism and boosting your digestion process. A properly functioning digestive system is the key to rapid weight loss.
Let us have a look at the bedtime drinks which will help you in losing weight effectively.
1. Milk
Milk is a rich source of calcium, protein, zinc, vitamin B and other essential nutrients. Despite its nutritional value, some people think that milk accelerates weight gain, while studies show just the opposite. According to a study [1] consumption of dairy products including milk can help prevent weight gain in the middle-aged and elderly women who have a normal weight.
Also, milk contains proteins which increase the hunger-fighting hormone peptide YY (PYY). This keeps the stomach full for long, thereby regulating appetite and obesity, says study [2]
2. Lukewarm Water + Honey
The benefits of having lukewarm water with honey during bedtime, range from reduced constipation and flawless skin to weight loss. Water, as we know, has a detoxifying effect - it flushes out the toxins from the body while improving digestion. Honey, on the other hand, has the potential to activate hormones that suppress the appetite [6]
With an induced metabolism, the fat stored automatically gets burned as an individual consumes this drink.
3. Warm Water + Cinnamon + Honey
The
benefit
of
having
warm
water
with
honey
is
known
to
one
and
all.
But
adding
a
pinch
of
cinnamon
into
it
can
work
wonders.
Honey,
as
we
know,
helps
in
rendering
flawless
skin
and
speeds
up
the
metabolic
rate
of
the
body.
Water
in
itself
is
a
detoxifying
agent
and
cinnamon
helps
in
stabilizing
the
blood
sugar
levels
and
promotes
weight
loss
due
to
the
presence
of
a
flavonoid,
cinnamaldehyde
[7]
.
Cinnamon
prevents
the
body
from
fat
accumulation,
speeds
up
the
metabolism
of
blood
sugar,
aids
in
digestion
and
eliminates
harmful
bacteria
from
the
gut.
4. Lemon Juice + Warm Water
Warm water with lemon juice is a popular age-old remedy for weight loss. It promotes quick digestion when consumed after big meals and increases the metabolic rate. Warm water with lemon juice is also very effective in cleansing the liver by removing harmful toxins and unwanted stored fat, says study [8] .
5. Ginger + Lemon Juice
Ginger and lemon have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which help in boosting immunity. When consumed in the night, ginger and lemon juice can make you lose weight by increasing the metabolism of the body. The faster your metabolism, the more calories you burn and it becomes easier for you to shed weight.
6. Grape Juice
Grapes are associated with weight loss. So having a drink made of it can be equally benefitting. Grape juice will help burn the extra fat in your body by just having a glass of natural grape juice before bedtime says study [3] . Grapes contain a powerful antioxidant resveratrol that is known to have some weight loss benefits and it might help you in shedding those extra pounds.
7. Chamomile Tea
This
tea
is
beneficial
for
reducing
weight,
promoting
better
sleep
and
improving
overall
health
due
to
its
anti-inflammatory,
antidepressant,
sleep-inducing
and
antianxiety
properties.
Chamomile
tea
has
antiobesity
properties
and
beneficial
antioxidants
which
aid
in
flushing
the
toxins
out
from
the
body,
thereby
reducing
body
weight
and
brings
relief
from
bloating.
8. Grapefruit Juice
Consuming a glass of grapefruit juice 20 minutes before your main meal reduces your level of appetite. A flavonoid called naringenin present in grapefruit keeps your blood sugar levels stable and helps to prevent metabolic syndrome, a pre-diabetic condition which is linked to weight gain around the waist. Scientists at the University of Western Ontario found that grapefruit juice burns up excess fat in the liver rather than storing it.
9. Soy Milk
Soy milk is a plant-based product that is enriched with various vitamins and minerals. Incorporating soy milk in your diet will help in suppressing your appetite and promote a healthy metabolism. A study has found that overweight or obese women who drank 720 ml of soy milk had a significant weight loss [4] .
10. Cucumber Juice
One of the most effective drinks that aid in the process of weight loss is cucumber juice. Cucumber juice is high in water content and low in calories. This keeps your body hydrated and make you full for longer [5] . In addition, cucumber juice is packed with dietary fibres which help to speed up your metabolism, remove toxins from the body and combat bloating and water retention in the body.
11. Aloe Vera Juice
Aloe
vera
juice
has
the
potential
to
aid
in
proper
digestion
and
increase
metabolism,
which
further
helps
in
speeding
up
weight
loss.
It
also
combats
water
retention
that
leads
to
weight
gain.
Aloe
vera
is
a
rich
source
of
antioxidants,
fibre,
amino
acids,
vitamin
A,
vitamin
C,
and
vitamin
E,
and
has
anti-inflammatory
and
detoxifying
properties
which
also
help
in
managing
body
weight.
- [1] Rautiainen, S., Wang, L., Lee, I.-M., Manson, J. E., Buring, J. E., & Sesso, H. D. (2016). Dairy consumption in association with weight change and risk of becoming overweight or obese in middle-aged and older women: a prospective cohort study. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 103(4), 979–988.
- [2] Karra, E., Chandarana, K., & Batterham, R. L. (2009). The role of peptide YY in appetite regulation and obesity. The Journal of Physiology, 587(1), 19–25.
- [3] Okla, M., Kang, I., Kim, D. M., Gourineni, V., Shay, N., Gu, L., & Chung, S. (2015). Ellagic acid modulates lipid accumulation in primary human adipocytes and human hepatoma Huh7 cells via discrete mechanisms. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 26(1), 82–90.
- [4] Lukaszuk, J. M., Luebbers, P., & Gordon, B. A. (2007). Preliminary Study: Soy Milk as Effective as Skim Milk in Promoting Weight Loss. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 107(10), 1811–1814.
- [5] Stelmach-Mardas, M., Rodacki, T., Dobrowolska-Iwanek, J., Brzozowska, A., Walkowiak, J., Wojtanowska-Krosniak, A., … Boeing, H. (2016). Link between Food Energy Density and Body Weight Changes in Obese Adults. Nutrients, 8(4), 229.
- [6] Larson-Meyer D. E., Willis K. S., Willis L. M., et al. (2010). Effect of honey versus sucrose on appetite, appetite-regulating hormones, and postmeal thermogenesis. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 29(5), 482–493.
- [7] Jiang, J., Emont, M. P., Jun, H., Qiao, X., Liao, J., Kim, D., & Wu, J. (2017). Cinnamaldehyde induces fat cell-autonomous thermogenesis and metabolic reprogramming. Metabolism, 77, 58–64.
- [8] Fukuchi, Y., Hiramitsu, M., Okada, M., Hayashi, S., Nabeno, Y., Osawa, T., & Naito, M. (2008). Lemon Polyphenols Suppress Diet-induced Obesity by Up-Regulation of mRNA Levels of the Enzymes Involved in β-Oxidation in Mouse White Adipose Tissue. Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, 43(3), 201–209.
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