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EAT RIGHT
If asked whether they have a drinking problem
or not, most people would say no. But just because
you can control your alcohol intake or are a
teetotaller, doesn't mean you don't have a
drinking problem. Why's that?
Well, if you're not careful about what you're
drinking everyday, even non-alcoholic beverages
such as soft drinks and milkshakes can be very
unhealthy for you as they can quickly add on
the kilos.
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Just as the wrong beverage can make you put
on weight, drinking the right drinks
(and at the right time) can help you to wash away
that extra flab. To ensure you do just that, here
are our top 5 drinks that will help you to slim
down and become fitter.
1. Green Tea: Indians generally prefer their
tea with milk and sugar. But 3-4 cups of this
drink everyday can add to your calorie count
considerably. Instead, if you switch to drinking
green tea (a cup of green tea has less than 10 calories)
not only will this help you to fight obesity,
but will also go a long way towards improving
your general health. The best time to have
green tea is in the morning and before your workout.
Green tea has proven to increase your exercise
endurance by as much as 24% and also increases
the amount of fat burned, thus the advice to have
it prior to exercising.
2. Ginger Tonic: Wake up to a glass of ginger
tonic everyday and you'll literally wash away
the extra weight on your body. Simply boil a glass
of plain water with 1/2 inch of ginger in it.
Strain and drink. In addition to aiding your fight
against fat, this great beverage enhances your
immunity and provides optimal health. You can also
add a dash of limejuice to make the drink
more palatable.
3. Vegetable Juice: Medical studies have
shown that drinking a glass of vegetable juice
about 20 minutes before your meals can help
you to lose weight. Experts believe this is because
the juice makes you feel fuller, which means you
eat fewer calories at lunch or dinner. Such drinks
not only quench your thirst, but also satisfy your
hunger to a great extent. Just make sure it's a
vegetable juice (carrot, tomato, beetroot, coriander,
spinach, cucumber, sweet gourd) and not a fruit one.
And do have it before your meal, not during.
4. Protein Shake: A glass of protein shake
(protein supplement with skimmed or toned milk)
is an excellent post-workout drink. Milk has
the ideal carbohydrate to protein ratio that
helps your muscles to recover after an intense
workout. The protein supplement also helps to
repair your muscle tissue and strengthen them.
More muscle translates into increased fat loss,
which in turn translates into a thinner you!
5. Cold Water: Did you know that simply
drinking cold water could help you to lose weight?
No, we're not kidding! Since the water is colder
than your body temperature, your body has to work
harder to bring it down to the desired temperature.
This uses up those extra calories and voila!
Weight loss is the end result.
So cheers, and drink up!
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