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The first thing you eat or drink in the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. We know your New Year’s Resolutions are just around the corner, so we spoke to the leading health and nutrition experts to discover which hot drink you should have ever morning to blast stubborn belly fat:
Coffee
Don't sleep on your go-to morning drink--it may be doing more good than you think!
"New research reveals how chlorogenic acid in coffee (a potent antioxidant) elevates fat burn by 50%," Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, and NY Times bestselling author of "Radical Metabolism," tells us.
In fact, adults who drink coffee daily have a 57% decreased risk of calorie-burning muscle. And chlorogenic acid also boosts energy, slashes type 2 diabetes, cuts heart and liver disease risk. It really is a super drink!
Ginger "Tea"
Not a coffee drinker? De Bolton, NASM CPT & SFS, of Faith Fueled Moms shares her favorite recipe to help clients with bloating and belly fat.
Combine 3 oz. of peeled fresh ginger, 3 cups of hot water, 1 lemon (juiced), 1/2 teaspoon of honey and steep.
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