Man who lost 35 kg without gym and ‘has no stretch marks' shares 7 fat-burning drink recipes for a toned belly
½ to 1 tsp Triphala powder
1 cup warm water How to make:
Mix Triphala powder in warm water and drink on an empty stomach. Benefit:
Helps flush out toxins and supports metabolism. 2. Ginger lemon fat burner Ingredients:
1 inch fresh ginger (grated or sliced)
Juice of ½ lemon
1 to 1½ cups hot water How to make:
Boil or steep ginger in hot water for 5–10 minutes, strain, and add lemon. Benefit:
Boosts digestion and thermogenesis for natural fat burn. 3. Green tea with cinnamon Ingredients:
1 green tea bag or 1 tsp loose tea
½ tsp cinnamon powder or 1 stick
1½ cups hot water. How to make:
Steep green tea and cinnamon in hot water for 5–7 minutes. Benefit:
Improves fat oxidation and balances blood sugar. Also read | Nutritionist says these 7 high-protein soups for weight loss can fire up metabolism! 4. Apple cider vinegar detox Ingredients:
1 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
Juice of ½ lemon
A pinch of cinnamon
1 cup warm water How to make:
Mix all ingredients in warm water and drink before meals. Benefit:
Helps control appetite and reduces belly fat storage. 5. Mint lemon detox cooler Ingredients:
1 green tea bag or 1 tsp green tea
5–6 fresh mint leaves
Juice of ½ lemon
1½ cups water (hot or cold) How to make:
Brew green tea, add mint, let it cool, and squeeze lemon before drinking. Benefit:
Refreshes and reduces bloating while supporting fat metabolism. 6. Jeera water (cumin water) Ingredients:
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 cup water How to make:
Soak overnight or boil for 5–10 minutes, strain and drink warm. Benefit:
Improves digestion and helps burn stored fat efficiently. 7. Methi water: Ingredients:
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 cup water How to make:
Soak seeds overnight, strain and drink water first thing in the morning. Benefit:
Curbs cravings and boosts fat-burning metabolism.
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