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Adjusting your diet for weight loss is not a new concept, but it’s often framed as cutting certain ingredients out rather than adding beneficial ingredients in. However, the truth is that certain foods and drinks can actually expedite your weight loss, providing your body with health benefits that can go a long way. One of the easiest ways to reap the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolism-boosting benefits of certain ingredients is to add them to a hot drink.
With that in mind, keep reading for the matcha turmeric latte recipe that you should be drinking every morning to speed up your metabolism and lose weight quickly.
Matcha Turmeric Latte
What You'll Need: matcha powder, turmeric, black pepper, hot water, non-dairy milk, coconut oil, coconut sugar (or other sweetener)
Full Recipe: The Healthy Maven
Benefits of Matcha
Matcha has plenty of health benefits, particularly for those looking to lose weight. According to Healthline, "Some studies show that green tea extract helps increase metabolism and fat burning, both of which may aid weight loss."
Matcha also contains caffeine, which not only makes it a perfect breakfast drink, but can also increase your resting metabolic rate to make weight loss more attainable.
Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is a great ingredient if you're looking for some anti-inflammatory benefits.
Bonnie Balk, registered dietitian and health & wellness expert for Maple Holistics, explains, "Beyond turmeric's popular appearance in curries, turmeric can make its debut in your tea mug. Among multitudes of research, studies show that curcumin, the natural chemical found in turmeric spice, is seen to help manage inflammation, anxiety, and hyperlipidemia, just to name a few."
With these nutritional benefits in mind, incorporating this hot drink recipe into your regular morning routine is a great way to kickstart your metabolism and add in some antioxidants to your diet. Plus, the turmeric in this recipe can help you combat inflammation.
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