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When it comes to losing weight in the healthiest way possible, there are no shortcuts. The best approach involves creating mindful meal plans that consist of an abundance of protein, healthy fats, and unrefined carbohydrates that are rich in fiber.
With that said, a few good drink recipes never hurt.
Here are five anti-inflammatory drinks you should try to lose five pounds fast.
An anti-inflammatory drink can contain probiotics, which are live “good” bacteria that keep your gut healthy by balancing the amount of “bad” bacteria in your digestive system. This type of good-for-you drink can also be rich in antioxidants that alleviate inflammation in your body, which is to blame for a host of problems that include diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.
When your gut and digestive system are healthy and balanced, it becomes easier to lose weight and burn stubborn fat.
Try these five anti-inflammatory drink recipes for health and weight loss benefits.
Tomatoes contain a wealth of lycopene, an antioxidant that destroys cell-damaging free radicals in your body and reduces inflammation. And this Spicy Tomato Juice recipe ups the ante with metabolism-boosting cayenne pepper.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
Tomatoes
Celery
Onions
Green pepper
Fresh parsley
Sugar
Worcestershire sauce
Salt
Hot pepper
Cayenne pepper
Pepper
Your Anti-Inflammatory drink can be a soup — and when it’s probiotic-rich miso soup, it’s even better.
Here’s what you need to make this popular and delicious both at home:
Wakama
Shiro miso
Dashi
Soft tofu (optional if you want to jazz up your broth)
Scallions
When many health-conscious people think of anti-inflammatory drinks, kombucha is often the first to come to mind. This fizzy, probiotic-rich beverage is usually bought at the store, but if you have time and want to try to whip up a batch at home, here’s what you’ll need:
Water
Loose-leaf tea
Sugar
Starter liquid (well-fermented kombucha)
Fruit, juice, flowers, and other flavorings
When it comes to choosing antioxidant-rich fruits, berries like blueberries are high up on the list. This simple blueberry smoothie is filled with anti-inflammatory ingredients that include probiotic-rich yogurt — feel free to add a scoop of flax or chia seeds to make it even more healthy for your digestive system.
Here’s what you need:
Apple juice or almond milk
Banana
Frozen blueberries
Vanilla Greek yogurt
Fresh blueberries
Curcumin is the key ingredient in turmeric that has incredible anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to help prevent diseases like heart disease, cancer, and metabolic syndrome, according to Healthline.
A dash or two of turmeric goes a long way — and this cinnamon turmeric smoothie is delicious, easy to make, and incredibly healthy. You’ll need:
Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Banana
Dates
Cinnamon
Turmeric
