The weather has been colder lately, the nights are appearing faster, and the holiday celebrations, with its alcoholic drinks and greasy food, are becoming more and more frequent as we head to the end of the year. While everyone is sure to have less time to work out and eat healthy, we’ve found a few drink recipes that will help kickstart your metabolism and help you feel refreshed as we get into the new year.
5. Apple Smoothie
Directions
Add to blender:
- 1 cup of light natural yogurt
- 1 apple cut into pieces
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1/2 cup of almonds
- Cinnamon
- 1/2 liter of skimmed milk
Apples are a great source to turn to when looking to increase your metabolism! They help detoxify and energize those on the go. They are also high in pectin, which controls the amount of fat your cells absorb. On top of that, apples help strengthen your muscles and burn fat. This healthy drink is the perfect way to incorporate apples and its magical powers!
4. Strawberry smoothie
Directions
Add to blender:
- 1/2 liter of skimmed milk
- 1 cup of strawberries
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1 cup of light natural yogurt
- 1/4 cup of flax seeds
Strawberries are fantastic for your health. They help protect the heart, increase HDL choleterol, decrease blood pressure, and guard against cancer. It’s also packed with various vitamins and fiber, and they are sodium, fat, and cholesterol free. With its low-calorie property, it’s a great fruit filled with antioxidants. This smoothie is also filled with protein while increasing metabolism, so this is the perfect drink!
3. Fruit Smoothie
Directions
Add to blender:
- 2 grapefruits, squeezed
- 2 slices of pineapple
- 1 cup of raspberries
- 1/2 glass of water
This one contains a whole range of fruits. Pineapples can help with arthritis because they contain an enzyme called bromelain. They are also a good source of vitamins and boost an immune system. Grapefruit is great for a whole host of reasons as well. Grapefruit juice is often used to control cholesterol, prevent a hardening of the arteries called atherosclerosis, cancer, psoriasis, and is commonly used for weight loss and obesity. Finally, raspberries can contain antioxidant effects and help relax blood vessels. This smoothie will contain all of these fruits and will be a fantastic way to drink your way to a healthy day!
2. Chocolate Smoothie
Directions
Add to blender:
- Chocolate or cocoa powder without sugar
- 1/2 liter of skimmed milk
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1/4 cup of amaranth
- 1/2 tablespoon of coffee
- Some honey according to your taste
Coffee helps increase your metabolism, and chocolate can help reduce blood pressure. With a healthy dose of oats, which help treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and digestion problems. This is the perfect drink to keep you on the go! The recipe also mentions that this is a great drink to have an hour before working out.
1. Peppermint Green Tea
Directions
- Add 7 cups of green tea to a jar.
- Add a handful of fresh mint leaves.
- Add a couple of lemon slices.
Green tea helps fat oxidation, improve blood flow and help lower cholesterol. The mint and lemon in this tea also help to lower inflammation. Lemon also contains vitamin C, citric acid, flavonoids, B-complex vitamins, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and fiber, and have a high potassium count. With 7 cups, this is a great drink to have throughout the week!
As these drinks display, eating healthy can help boost metabolism each and every day. Even through the hustle and bustle of everyday life, with little changes in diet, anything can be possible!
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[Source: Brightside/WebMD ]
