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Getting rid of belly fat isn't an easy task. There are so many diets and exercises that can be done to help, but what about the foods you eat? According to Dr. Mike Roussell, Ph.D, "The combination of diet and exercise works best for weight loss. Why? Because optimal weight loss isn't just about creating an energy deficit. Optimal weight loss is about creating an energy deficit and optimizing weight loss hormones that will allow for sustained and permanent weight loss."
Juice detoxes are a great way to help lower your calorie count and keep the weight off. Here are four anti-inflammatory fruit juice recipes you should definitely try this week to help with your weight loss efforts!
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Apples
Apples are high in pectin, which binds water and limits the amount of fat you absorb. It's also is high in fiber, so you'll feel fuller faster! Try our favorite apple detox recipes here. One recipe calls for kale leaves and sprigs of parsley and carrots, which contain vitamin A and play a role in reducing abdominal obesity.
Pineapples
Pineapples are filled with amazing weight loss properties. One important ingredient it contains is fiber, which "discourages weight gain, especially around the abdomen," according to Livestrong. Try this pineapple detox recipe to lose that belly fat. It calls for coconut water, which contains potassium that will keep the body hydrated and feeling healthy.
Spinach
Spinach is rich in vitamin C and helps to burn fat. It's also an incredibly easy ingredient to incorporate into lot of different green juices, like this recipe from Healthy Food Style. It also calls for lemon, ginger and water, which can all be found in your kitchen right now and will work magic on your waistline!
Cucumbers
Cucumbers are a low-calorie food, so the more you eat, the more full you'll get. Try this cucumber drink from Bright Side, which contains cucumber, cilantro, lemon, ginger and more! Ginger is a great anti-inflammatory ingredient, and this drink will help that make that stubborn belly fat melt away!
