Torch calories and improve the taste of your water when you add one of these three things.
It’s no secret that drinking enough water can help keep your weight
in check, but you can take it a step further. Adding one of these three
things to your water will torch extra calories and rev up your
metabolism, without logging any additional hours at the gym.
Metabolism Booster #1: Citrus Fruit
Adding citrus fruit to your water can speed up the fat-burning process
and help you feel more energized. Lemons and oranges in particular are a
great source of Vitamin C, and assist in fat burning at the cellular
level. This is because the metabolic process of transporting fatty acids
within the cell and mobilizing them to be used as an energy source
requires Vitamin C as a co-factor. That means loading up on Vitamin C
can naturally increase fat burning, so add 3-4 thin slices of lemon or
orange to your water to get that boost of Vitamin C and help use fat as
energy.
Metabolism Booster #2: Cucumbers
Flush out your system and boost your metabolism by sipping glasses of
cucumber water. The natural diuretic effects of this vegetable
containing potassium and Vitamins A and C flush out toxins and rev your
metabolism. Add 6-8 slices of cucumber to a pitcher of water and refill
your glass for a cool, refreshing drink.
Metabolism Booster #3: Cayenne Pepper
While spicy water may not sound tasty, give it chance. Research suggests
that the capsaicin found in cayenne pepper can boost your metabolism
shortly after ingesting it, and make you feel fuller. Of course cayenne
on its own isn’t that appealing, so try this recipe: Mix sliced
strawberries, blueberries, and just half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper
into your water. You’ll have a surprisingly sweet, calorie-torching
pick-me-up with just little bit of kick.
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