7 diet drink recipes that increase metabolism

Losing weight can be a tricky thing as not everyone’s metabolism is fast. When talking about #weightloss, metabolism is the key to success. We all know that every body is different and can have a set of issues to deal with. Metabolism is all about genetics and varies from person to person. It’s a process that the body uses to break down food and turn it into energy. It cannot be changed magically, but there are ways using which it can be improved. One of the easy ways is to make changes to the diet by having healthy foods like green leafy vegetables and fruits. Add more citric fruits to your diet, which not only improves the immunity function but speeds up the metabolism as well. Here are easy diet drinks which are super-delicious and can help to speed up the metabolism, further helping in weight loss. Read more to find out. (Images courtesy: iStock)

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Take a pitcher and add thinly cut slices of a green apple in the bottom with some mint leaves. Break 1 cinnamon stick into small ones and add to the bottom as well. Next, add 2 cups of ice cubes in it and fill with water so that the lid can be closed. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for an hour before drinking. Take out after an hour and drink a glass with some apple slices and mint leaves in it. Also, once the water is down to 1/4 full, refill with water. It can be done several times to keep the flavour intact. This water can be stored for up to 24 hours and then repeat the process to make more.

Take a pitcher and add 1/2 inch thinly sliced ginger root at the bottom. Add a half cup of finely chopped frozen mango with some mint leaves above it and top up with lots of ice cubes. Then, fill it up with some water and close the lid. Let all the ingredients infuse the water for an hour and put it up in the fridge. After an hour or two, take out the pitcher, pour it into a glass and add some fresh mango chunks in it, and sip it. This refreshing drink will not boost your metabolism but improve your taste palate as well.

This drink can be made in an electric kettle and do not need a gas stove. In an electric kettle, add 1 litre of water along with 4 tsp cumin seeds and 2 pieces of cinnamon stick. Let the water boil completely and once done, let the ingredients seep in. Now, when the water is warm enough, strain into a glass and add 2-4 drops of honey into it with 1/2 tsp lemon juice. Stir well and drink it up first thing in the morning.

Take 2 tsp of chia seeds and soak into 1 cup of water for about 1-2 hours. These seeds can be soaked overnight as well. Half an hour before your breakfast, pour these soaked chia seeds into a glass, add 1 tsp of lemon juice and 1/2 tsp honey into it. Stir well and drink it up. The fibre present in chia seeds will make your feel full, which will prevent you from eating too much food. This is one of the best remedies to boost your metabolism and lose that stubborn fat from the body.

Fennel tea is surprisingly one of the easy ways to boost metabolism. Also, this tea can help if someone is having constipation and bloating issues. To make this tea, take 2 cups of water and boil it over medium flame in a pan. After every meal, pour some boiled water in a cup, add 1 tsp of fennel seeds into it and along with 1 tsp lemon juice. One can also add 1-2 lemon slices in it and let the tea brew for 2-3 minutes by covering it with a lid. The difference can be seen in 15-20 days when you have a cup of this fennel tea after a meal.

This is one of the most famous drinks that can be made in summer to increase metabolism. All it takes is a pitcher, some mixed berries, lemon and orange slices with some ice cubes and water. In the pitcher, add 2 lemons & 1 orange (both thinly sliced) along with 1 cup of mixed berries such as blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Top them up with some crushed ice and fill it up with some water. Stir gently and place it in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Keep it for 24 hours and then repeat the process to make it again.

This tea will not only boost your metabolism but freshens the breath as well while calming an upset stomach. To make this tea, take a large cup and add vanilla bean seeds along with 1/2-inch thinly sliced ginger, 1 small cinnamon stick and 2 lemon slices. Fill it half with boiling water and let the tea brew for 2-3 minutes. Once done, stir and strain the drink, and enjoy! This tea can become your best friend for all the evenings.