If you like the taste of apple cider vinegar, then by all means,
drink up! But if you are a normal human being who prefers not to chug pure
acid, then you should know there's zero evidence that drinking the
nasty stuff can actually help you drop pounds (or impart the laundry list
of health benefits the Internet seems to associate with it, for that matter).
drink up! But if you are a normal human being who prefers not to chug pure
acid, then you should know there's zero evidence that drinking the
nasty stuff can actually help you drop pounds (or impart the laundry list
of health benefits the Internet seems to associate with it, for that matter).
That said, if you were tempted by the get-in-shape claims about
ACV, you should know that there are other beverages that actually do help
promote healthy weight loss, especially when you combine them with a nutritious
diet and regular exercise.
ACV, you should know that there are other beverages that actually do help
promote healthy weight loss, especially when you combine them with a nutritious
diet and regular exercise.
How much weight each of these can help you lose varies based on
you, your body composition, and your other lifestyle habits, says New
York-based R.D. Jessica
Cording—but adding these to your hydration rotation can definitely help
up your weight-loss potential.
you, your body composition, and your other lifestyle habits, says New
York-based R.D. Jessica
Cording—but adding these to your hydration rotation can definitely help
up your weight-loss potential.
Better Than ACV
Water
You know
this, but H2O is the gold standard for healthy drinks. What you may not know:
It helps you feel more satiated and prevents you from
mistaking thirst for hunger.
this, but H2O is the gold standard for healthy drinks. What you may not know:
It helps you feel more satiated and prevents you from
mistaking thirst for hunger.
Coffee
The
caffeine gives you a slight metabolism boost, and it may also help
you feel fuller.
caffeine gives you a slight metabolism boost, and it may also help
you feel fuller.
Mint tea
The smell
of mint may be a natural appetite suppressant.
of mint may be a natural appetite suppressant.
Lemon water
You get
all the benefits of water, and lemon has a de-bloating effect.
all the benefits of water, and lemon has a de-bloating effect.
1. Water
Sure, water may be kinda meh, but it really is
your best bet, says Cording. At a really basic level, your cells need water to
do their job—and being well hydrated can help your body work more efficiently.
Other weight-loss bennies of water:
your best bet, says Cording. At a really basic level, your cells need water to
do their job—and being well hydrated can help your body work more efficiently.
Other weight-loss bennies of water:
·
It helps expand the fiber you eat to make you feel full.
It helps expand the fiber you eat to make you feel full.
·
It takes up volume in your stomach and makes you feel more
satiated without adding extra calories.
It takes up volume in your stomach and makes you feel more
satiated without adding extra calories.
·
Since it’s easy to mistake thirst cues for hunger, drinking enough
H2O helps ensure that you’re not eating when you’re not actually hungry.
Since it’s easy to mistake thirst cues for hunger, drinking enough
H2O helps ensure that you’re not eating when you’re not actually hungry.
Everyone’s water needs are different, but
the Mayo Clinic recommends that most
people aim to drink eight eight-ounce glasses of fluid a day. “That’s a good
jumping off point, but a lot of people do better with more,” Cording says. That
doesn’t mean you should guzzle gallons of water a day, but having an extra
glass or two could make a big difference.
the Mayo Clinic recommends that most
people aim to drink eight eight-ounce glasses of fluid a day. “That’s a good
jumping off point, but a lot of people do better with more,” Cording says. That
doesn’t mean you should guzzle gallons of water a day, but having an extra
glass or two could make a big difference.
2. Coffee
Drinking a daily cup of coffee or two alone
isn’t going to magically make you drop a few sizes, but it might help a little.
The caffeine in coffee increases your body’s energy use, even when you’re
sitting on your butt, so you end up burning more calories after drinking it,
the Mayo Clinicpoints out. The caffeine in
coffee may also help you feel less hungry, lowering the odds you’ll overeat,
the organization says.
isn’t going to magically make you drop a few sizes, but it might help a little.
The caffeine in coffee increases your body’s energy use, even when you’re
sitting on your butt, so you end up burning more calories after drinking it,
the Mayo Clinicpoints out. The caffeine in
coffee may also help you feel less hungry, lowering the odds you’ll overeat,
the organization says.
That doesn’t mean you should take up a coffee
habit if you don’t already have one. “It’s a mild stimulant and too much can
cause jitters and heart palpitations,” Cording points out. “You want to hit
that sweet spot but don’t want to overdo it.” She recommends having less than
400 milligrams of caffeine a day (which translates to about four eight-ounce
cups of coffee) to see results.
habit if you don’t already have one. “It’s a mild stimulant and too much can
cause jitters and heart palpitations,” Cording points out. “You want to hit
that sweet spot but don’t want to overdo it.” She recommends having less than
400 milligrams of caffeine a day (which translates to about four eight-ounce
cups of coffee) to see results.
3. Mint tea
Mint is a natural appetite suppressant, says
Beth Warren, R.D.N., founder of Beth Warren Nutrition and
author of Living a Real Life with Real Food. Even better, it's
instantly effective—even if you just smell it, she says.
Beth Warren, R.D.N., founder of Beth Warren Nutrition and
author of Living a Real Life with Real Food. Even better, it's
instantly effective—even if you just smell it, she says.
4. Lemon water
Some celebrities swear by lemon water, and
there’s something to it, Cording says. Not only does it primarily consist of
water, but the lemon can help get your digestion moving and, well, help you
poop, she says. It's part of why citrus can help you de-bloat, she says.
there’s something to it, Cording says. Not only does it primarily consist of
water, but the lemon can help get your digestion moving and, well, help you
poop, she says. It's part of why citrus can help you de-bloat, she says.
5. Whatever you want
Hear us out here: Diets can be restrictive, and
you’re less likely to stick with one if you feel like you’re depriving
yourself. While Cording swears that water is the absolute best thing you can
drink for weight loss, she says it’s also helpful to incorporate one non-water
beverage into your repertoire a day so you don’t feel like you’re missing out.
That might be kombucha, a cocktail, or a latte—it’s your choice. “It seems to
be a more manageable approach than saying you should just drink water,” she
says.
you’re less likely to stick with one if you feel like you’re depriving
yourself. While Cording swears that water is the absolute best thing you can
drink for weight loss, she says it’s also helpful to incorporate one non-water
beverage into your repertoire a day so you don’t feel like you’re missing out.
That might be kombucha, a cocktail, or a latte—it’s your choice. “It seems to
be a more manageable approach than saying you should just drink water,” she
says.
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