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5 Anti-Inflammatory Drinks You Should Try To Lose 5 Pounds Fast

March 15, 2019 by Lisa Cupido

 
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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.

Spicy Tomato Juice


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

Miso Soup


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

Kombucha


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

Blueberry Smoothie


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

Cinnamon Turmeric Smoothie


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

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