“Unraveling the Science of Slimming Drinks: 10 Recipes Proven to Help You Lose Weight”

Some drinks can help you lose weight thanks to their fat-burning action, their acceleration of the metabolism or their power of satiety. here is a list of really effective slimming drinksvalidated by science.

Green and black tea

Its reputation is well established: tea, whether black or green, is a very effective drink for burning fat. For green tea, it is its high amount of catechins that promote weight loss. These powerful antioxidants help increase fat burning and boost metabolism. Slimming actions proven by this meta-analysis (compilation of existing studies) showing that people who drank green tea lost more pounds on average than those who did not. As for black tea, it is the polyphenols it contains that promote weight loss. These molecules reduce calorie intake and burn fatbecoming a major ally against obesity according to this study.

Recipe : infuse a tea bag in hot water (boiling water will cook the tea leaves which will lose taste and nutrients). Add strained lemon juice or a spoon of honey to increase the slimming action of the tea.

lemon juice

The slimming power of lemon has been known for a long time, just like its detoxifying and purifying properties. It is thanks to its citric acid that lemon stimulates the production of bile and digestive enzymes, thus boosting the burning of fat and the elimination of impurities from the body. Other lemon slimming arguments, explained by dietitian Sheri Vettel at Byrdie : “Lemon water can promote satiety before meals, is virtually calorie-free and may have metabolic benefits, which may aid in weight gain“.

Recipe : pour freshly squeezed lemon juice into a glass of lukewarm water. Drink in the morning, on an empty stomach, or throughout the day.

The Profee

On Instagram and TikTok, Proffee, which takes its name from its two main ingredients (“pro” for “protein”, and “ffee” for “coffee” or “coffee”), is all the rage for its slimming benefits. If we could believe in a new fad of social networks, its slimming action is real thanks to the caffeine that this drink contains. This study has shown that caffeine consumption increases metabolism and promotes fat burning when combined with physical exercise.

Recipe : Pour a tablespoon of protein powder into an espresso. Add the milk of your choice and a syrup if you want to flavor the drink. Mix and enjoy hot or cold.

​​​​​​​Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid which is responsible for its strong taste but also for its health benefits. In addition to increasing the feeling of satiety, apple cider vinegar helps lose visceral fat and reduce BMI (Body Mass Index), as evidenced by this Japanese study conducted on 175 healthy obese people who integrated vinegar water into their daily lives.

Recipe : Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water. Drink before meals or in the morning.

​​​​​​​Ginger herbal tea

Ginger is known to be a powerful health ally, thanks to its anti-inflammatory, digestive and slimming actions. A study was conducted on obese rats that consumed gingerol, a ginger compound, for four weeks. Results: Compared to the control group, these subjects showed weight loss, as well as an improvement in blood sugar. In addition, ginger improves the effectiveness of leptin, called “satiety hormone“, and increases caloric expenditure due to its heating properties which accelerate body temperature and metabolism.

Recipe : Crush 1 cm of ginger root, place in the bottom of a glass and pour hot water. To complete the slimming action and improve the taste of the herbal tea, add lemon juice or a little honey.

Birch sap

The sap extracted from the birch tree has many health and slimming properties. “Birch sap stimulates our 5 emunctory organs (liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs and skin) which have the role of eliminating organic waste and toxins accumulated in the body”, underline Amelie Boudin, dietitian nutritionist. Draining and diuretic, birch sap is a perfect detox drink to lose excess pounds and lighten the body.

Recipe : 100 to 150 ml in the morning, on an empty stomach, as a cure for 21 to 30 days. Note that birch sap is to be consumed fresh in the spring, between March and April.

​​​​​​Celery juice and kale

Vegetable juices are a great way to consume vegetables and lose weight easily. At the time of this study, participants significantly increased their consumption of vegetable juice, which reduced their consumption of carbohydrates which, in excess, will be stored as fat in the body. It is possible to mix a multitude of vegetables (spinach, carrots, beets, etc.) but favor those which have a strong antioxidant power will also allow you to fight against certain diseases and the free radicals responsible for the early aging of our cells. Thus, we recommend celery and kale, two excellent sources of antioxidants.

Recipe : Blend 2 stalks of celery, 3 handfuls of kale and 1 lemon.

​​​​​​​Take ginseng

Ginseng helps to speed up the functioning of the metabolism, which then goes burn fat faster. According this studycertain active ingredients present in ginseng (including ginsenoside Rg3) would stop the accumulation of glucose in fat cells, thus promoting weight loss.

Recipe : Boil 2 g of dried ginseng roots in 200 ml of water for 10 minutes. Let cool and filter.

​​​​​​​Cherry stem infusion

Often used as a cure during a diet, the cherry tail has many slimming benefits, in particular thanks to its diuretic power demonstrated by this study. Thus, the cherry tail infusion is a perfect detox drink to eliminate toxins, fight against water retention, deflate the belly and refine the silhouette. Containing flavonoids (a molecule effective in the fight against obesity), cherry stalks are a major slimming ally.

Recipe : Soak 20 g of cherry stalks in water for 12 hours and bring to the boil. Leave to infuse for 15 minutes then filter.

The water

Vital to our good health, water is also a slimming ally proven by numerous studies. Drinking water would increase the amount of calories burned by 24 to 30% in the 10 minutes following water consumption. The effect would last for an hour, thus making it possible to lose weight effectively. The same observation when this study conducted on overweight people who drank 1 to 1.5 liters of water per day for several weeks. She confirmed a reduction in weight, BMI, waist size and fat. Finally, drinking water increases the feeling of satiety, as shown by this study in which obese or overweight participants drank water before each meal. They lost 44% more weight, compared to the control group.

Recipe : if you have trouble drinking 1.5 liters of water a day, add lemon juice, cucumber slices or mint leaves to flavor.

​​​​​​​​​​Remember that no slimming drink will make you lose weight, if it is not accompanied by a healthy diet and regular physical activity.