What we drink every day is as important as what we eat. Let’s look at three magical drinks which I drink daily. These drinks help boost our metabolism and therefore help in weight loss and detox. These drinks are my morning, afternoon and evening drink. In winter months all of us tend to put on weight because we indulge in sweet and greasy food but thankfully these drink act as remedies to take care of that extra indulgence.
1. Morning Drink : Apple Cider Vinegar with Garcinia (with mother)
Ingredients
- 5-10 ml of apple cider vinegar with garcinia
- A glass of warm water
Instructions
- Shake the ACV bottle and dilute 5-10 ml in a glass of warm water
- Drink this on empty stomach
- Preferably use a straw to drink or rinse your mouth once you’ve had it
Benefits
- Helps boost metabolism
- Aids digestion
- Supports weight loss
- Reduces cravings
- Lowers your cholesterol levels
- Is good for skin and hair
- Helps manage blood sugar levels
- Helps in detoxification
- Helps fight infections
2. Post Lunch Drink : Herbal Green Tea
Ingredients
- Some ginger
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 black peppers
- 2 cloves
- 1 cardamom
- Some cinnamon
- 1.5 tsp green tea leaves
Instructions
- Roughly crush all ingredients except cinnamon and green tea
- In a pan, add 2 cups of water
- Add the crushed spiced mixture
- Place the pan on heat
- Once it starts to boil, simmer for a few minutes
- Add the green tea and cinnamon, immediately switch off the heat
- Cover and infuse for a few more minutes
Benefits
- Improves digestion
- Improves absorption and utilisation of nutrients in the body
- Boosts metabolism
- Boosts energy and mood
- Helps in cleansing the body
- Assists in curing digestive issues
- Supports weight loss
- Protects from winter woes
- Supports brain functions
3. Evening or Bedtime Drink : Herbal Turmeric Spiced Milk
Ingredients
- Homemade turmeric spiced mixture
- 1/4 tsp aliv seeds (soaked in some water)
- 1 cup dairy milk
Instructions
- Simply add all three ingredients in a pan and place it on heat
- Once heated, let it simmer for a few minutes
- Enjoy it as a evening drink or as a bedtime drink
Benefits
- Loaded with antioxidants
- Reduces pain and inflammation
- Good for hormonal and reproductive health of females
- Improves memory and brain functions
- Is antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal
- Boosts immunity and metabolism
- Improves digestion and intestinal health
- Good for heart and bones
- Acts as a natural blood purifier
- Improves liver health and sleep quality
- Supports the weight loss process