Cleansing drink of 3 ingredients that may help lose weight easily, and it tastes delicious
Spring has arrived and Summer is just around the corner, and Bikini Season means it is time to get in shape.
During the Winter it is easy to put on a few pounds, indulging in comfort foods to brighten up those dull, cold days. The high-calorie food the human body craves during the Winter is stored as fat, and fills the system with harmful toxins and substances.
BetterMe.com recommends a simple 3-ingredient drink that will act as a 'cleanser' and rid the body of those harmful substances.
This cleansing drink has additional benefits in that it cleans the body of toxins, increases the metabolism and promotes weight loss.
This drink is inexpensive to make, delicious and practically calorie-free. It is made with apples and cinnamon which are two ingredients that regulate the metabolism and being diuretic, effectively reduce weight by eliminating excess fluid retained in the body.
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The antioxidants in the drink stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce the craving for carbohydrates, and yet does not stimulate the secretion of insulin, which promote weight loss
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Excess insulin is the main culprit in weight-gain since it promotes the storage of calories as fat in the body. Cinnamon maintains a steady level of insulin, which leads to successful weight-loss.
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As an additional health benefit, just half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day can reduce the amount of bad cholesterol, triglycerides and helps to improve digestion.
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The recipe for the miracle drink is simple:
INGREDIENTS
- 1 apple
- one cinnamon stick or a teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 1.5 to two liters of boiled or filtered water
Slice the apple, then add the cinnamon and cover with water. Let it steep for an hour or two.
This preparation can be consumed safely throughout the day, in the quantity desired. The excellent diuretic effects and fat reduction, as well as the improvement of the metabolism, will make this a favorite drink for women all year round.