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It’s hard to burn fat – and it gets even more difficult with age and a slower metabolism. But it’s certainly not impossible. You can burn more fat by choosing specific ingredients that can curb inflammation and help boost your metabolism.
When it comes to whipping up healthy drinks, that means incorporating anti-inflammatory ingredients that help curb inflammation in the body, which is linked to diseases and obesity and visceral fat around the core and eating more protein, a nutrient that can boost your metabolism and give you the fuel you need to sustain tough workouts that burn more fat.
Here are four fat-burning detox drinks doctors swear by to get rid of belly fat.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
Choose a low-sugar protein powder and peanut butter powder for metabolism-boosting powers and then add unsweetened cocoa powder for antioxidants and a banana for potassium and other essential vitamins and minerals.
This smoothie is perfect for busy mornings or to reclaim your energy after a tough workout.
You’ll need the following ingredients:
Chocolate almond milk
Frozen banana
Powdered peanut butter
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Chocolate protein powder
Stevia sweetener
Ice
Creamy Coconut Spirulina Smoothie
Spirulina is the healthiest ingredient you probably aren’t using in your smoothies (yet). This anti-inflammatory, antioxidant green organism has protein, B vitamins, and iron and is the perfect addition to this creamy smoothie.
The ingredients you’ll need are:
Coconut cream
Avocado
Ginger root
Orange
Maple syrup
Cinnamon
Cardamom spice
Almond or coconut milk
Spirulina powder
Carrot Ginger Turmeric Smoothie
Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which has powerful antioxidant powers and can reduce inflammation in the body. Together with vitamin-rich carrot and ginger, which is amazing for digestive health, this smoothie goes the extra mile in helping TO boost your metabolism and burnGINGER more fat.
You’ll need:
Ginger
Banana
Pineapple
Turmeric
Lemon
Carrot
A classic green smoothie like this one ensures you get your daily intake of veggies, which have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. And the special pinch of cinnamon actually helps lower blood sugar levels.
The ingredients you’ll need are:
Mango
Peach
Kale
Almond milk
Fresh ginger
Cinnamon
Honey
