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5 Bizarre Drinks Celebs Swear By To Get A Faster Metabolism In The Morning

May 28, 2018 by Alonna Travin
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We’re not judging, but people make some odd food choices in the name of weight loss – especially celebrities. Since their jobs can often rely on their appearances we guess they’re under pressure to keep up their looks. Having a strong metabolism (how all of your hormones function) is key for keeping pounds off. When it slows weight loss creeps in. A few of these famous ideas are ones we could get behind. And others…pass. What do you think?

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Heidi Klum: Apple Cider Vinegar

The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar that gives it that funky smell is also what can help you lose weight. It suppresses hunger and keeps you feeling full after meals. Plus it stimulates weight loss and helps to maintain consistent levels of blood sugar. Heidi Klum throws back a spoonful of ACV each morning and she’s on to something. “Apple cider vinegar is a fermented food that aids digestion and promotes the growth of healthy gut flora,” says Dr. Lisa Davis, chief nutrition officer at Terra’s Kitchen. “Preliminary evidence also suggests that it may help with fat loss.” A study found that people who took an apple cider vinegar supplement every day for 12 weeks lost more weight than those who didn’t have any. You can mix a tablespoon apple cider vinegar with water and honey if drinking it straight isn’t tempting.

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Kourtney Kardashian: Ghee

If you have no idea what ghee is, you’re not alone. We had to ask the experts to clue us in. Ghee is clarified butter. That mean’s it’s been heated and purified until all that is left is the natural butterfat found in milk. It’s been a part of traditional Indian cooking for ages but is picking up steam in celeb circles as a path to weight loss. Kourtney Kardashian takes a teaspoon of ghee each morning, melts it and then drinks it (followed by a glass of water). Ghee has some interesting things going for it. It’s a natural fat, which is a good thing. It contains vitamins A, E and D, all of which are fat-soluble, meaning they need to be taken with fat to be absorbed into the body. This is where the potential anti-inflammatory and weight loss promoting effects are found.

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Jessica Alba: Coconut Water & Machta

Here’s a simple smoothie recipe: coconut water, a banana and machta. It’s not surprising the mind behind The Honest Company would enjoy a clean, organic drink to start her day. Jessica Alba was wise in choosing these ingredients. Coconut water contains as much sodium-bloat fighting potassium as a banana. So this drink has double! It’s also a delish way to stay hydrated. When you don’t drink enough water and become dehydrated it could cause your metabolism to become sluggish. Machta is a super potent, specially harvested, and most pure of pure version of green tea that comes in a powder form. Green tea contains the compound EGCG, a catechin, which shines as an anti-inflammatory superstar thanks to its proven effects on a wide-ranging spectrum of conditions and diseases. It also has the ability to raise your metabolic rate, too, allowing you to burn more calories.

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Anne Hathaway: Lemon & Cayenne Pepper

We have friends that drink iced beverages year round when they wake up. But cold drinks slow your body and metabolism. On the other hand, a warm or hot cup gets your body moving at a rapid pace. That means your entire body is engaged in creating and using energy that leads to weight loss. Anne Hathaway opts for drinking LemonAid - a 48-hour detox concocted by celeb trainer David Kirsch that he says he says boosts metabolism and jumpstarts weight loss. The ingredients are lemon, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Since we’re not that daring a cup of hot water with lemon will do. It’s healthy, has zero calories and spurs your metabolism to get moving. Lemon has vitamin C to aid weight loss. A study found that people who have sufficient levels of vitamin C intake burned more fat than people who were C deficient.

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Kim Kardashian: Water

Of course you drink water! But do you really? It’s easy to let this simple healthy habit go to the wayside. “Water does wonders for your digestion, your skin and for keeping your hunger under control,” says Colette Heimowitz, a nutritionist at Atkins Nutritonals. Kim Kardashian Makes sure she gets her fill through a water IV. Yeah, that’s not going to work for you (or us). Here’s an easier idea: Keep your water bottle filled and always available. Try quenching your afternoon hunger with some water and you might be satisfied without a snack. Still don’t like water? We’re not going to judge. But may we suggest a squeeze of lemon or lime to dress up your cup? You can even get water from foods. There is no food more upfront about itself than watermelon: it’s about 92% water. Eating it keeps you hydrated and studies show that eating foods high in water can help people feel more satisfied on fewer calories. Just one cup of the refreshing fruit is 51 calories.

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Author:

Alonna Travin is a freelance writer based in New York. She has written extensively about health & wellness, beauty and more.

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