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There really are no quick fixes when it comes to losing weight — and crash diets and fads are not solid long-term plans. But one of the most popular diets you’ll hear about these days is an anti-inflammatory diet that reduces inflammation in the body and helps you lose weight naturally.
Eating anti-inflammatory foods and incorporating more anti-inflammatory drinks that will help you lose weight way faster than processed, sugary beverages is one of the best ways to reduce inflammation in the body and speed up fat loss.
“Consuming processed food causes your body to build up inflammation, which is an immune response your system experiences when it senses toxins,” Joy Bauer, R.D, nutrition and health expert for the Today Show told Women’s Health. “Natural foods don’t trigger this inflammatory response, so people who eat anti-inflammatory foods tend to have lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity. They make you more energetic, are digested easier, and fill you up more, so you shed pounds without feeling like you’re on a diet or depriving yourself.”
If you’re looking for a few good anti-inflammatory beverages to improve your health and help you lost weight, try these four healthy drinks.
GT's Enlightened Kombucha ($62.78 for 12 Pack)
Kombucha
Kombucha is a fermented tea and a naturally rich source of enzymes, polyphenols, amino acids, and probiotics that cancel out the bad bacteria in your gut and help boost your digestive system and metabolism. Not only will your stomach feel better, but your body will be better able to absorb nutrients, giving you more energy (perfect for before workouts).
Check out GT’s entire line of kombucha drinks, which range from simple ginger and tea flavors to more complex blends like cherry, coconut, and lemongrass.
Turmeric Temple Ginger-Aid ($45 For a 6 Pack)
Turmeric Elixirs
All anti-inflammatory roads eventually lead to the queen of anti-inflammatory spices: turmeric. You may not have the time or patience to whip up your own turmeric elixirs at home, and that’s why investing in a few packs of this Turmeric Ginger-Aid is such a wise decision.
An antioxidant called curcumin in turmeric has been found to have powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It can give your metabolism a boost and, when used in conjunction with a healthy diet, may speed up your body’s ability to burn fat.
Flax Milk
Unlike cow’s milk, which can cause inflammation, flax milk is a rich source of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, which can curb obesity and prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. It has zero lactose and cholesterol, a creamy consistency, and can easily serve as a substitute in your oatmeal, smoothies, or coffee.
Coffee
So, maybe it doesn’t contain turmeric — that’s no reason to count out coffee when you’re whipping up anti-inflammatory morning beverages. According to Harvard Health Publishing: “Coffee, which contains polyphenols and other anti-inflammatory compounds, may protect against inflammation, as well.”
As you sip that latte and pack an extra bottle of kombucha in your lunch bag, remember: eating an anti-inflammatory diet doesn’t have to be a sacrifice.
