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7 Metabolism-Boosting Drinks to Tone Up Your Body

Asta Bazeviciute
If you’re looking for a natural way to lose those extra pounds or simply to detox your body before all Christmas parties, here is a solution. These miracle drinks are not only doctor recommended but also very tasty. They boost your metabolism and, as a result, your body burns more fat and gets toned more easily.


Fruit smoothie

This drink is very delicious because it contains a combination of fruits. The main ingredientis grapefruit, a widely used fat loss ingredient.


How to make it: 
Add to blender:
  • 2 grapefruits, squeezed
  • 2 slices of pineapple
  • 1 cup of raspberries
  • 1/2 glass of water
Blend everything together, and your smoothie is ready to drink.

Peppermint green tea

Green tea, the main ingredient, optimizes fat oxidation, while mint and lemon prevent inflammation and greatly contribute to the metabolism process.

How to make it:
  • Add 7 cups of green tea to a jar.
  • Add a handful of fresh mint leaves.
  • Add a couple of lemon slices.
Put the jar in the fridge on Sunday night. Starting from Monday, drink a glass of tea every day. Keep drinking for a week.

Strawberry smoothie

The key to strengthening your muscles is to consume more protein. This milkshake increases your protein intake, and strawberries activate your metabolism.

How to make it: 
Add to blender:
  • 1/2 liter of skimmed milk
  • 1 cup of strawberries
  • 1/2 cup of oats
  • 1 cup of light natural yogurt
  • 1/4 cup of flax seeds
Blend everything together, and enjoy the flavor and benefits of the drink.

Apple smoothie

Apples are great for detoxifying and energizing your body. They’re high in pectin, which reduces the amount of fat your cells can absorb. This yummy drink will strengthen your muscles and help burn fat.


How to make it:
Add to blender:
  • 1 cup of light natural yogurt
  • 1 apple cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1/2 cup of almonds
  • Cinnamon
  • 1/2 liter of skimmed milk
Blend everything together, and your healthy drink is ready.

Spiced infusion

This green tea infusion has lots of wonderful health benefits. Green tea, pepper, and cinnamon speed up your metabolism, and honey detoxifies your body.
How to make it: 
  • Prepare a cup of green tea.
  • Add some honey.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper (less than the honey).
  • Add a tablespoon of ground cinnamon.

Chocolate smoothie

This drink is perfect for you if you want to naturally increase your consumption of protein. As coffee boosts your metabolism, you can drink it an hour before your workout.

How to make it: 
Add to blender:
  • Chocolate or cocoa powder without sugar
  • 1/2 liter of skimmed milk
  • 1/2 cup of oats
  • 1/4 cup of amaranth
  • 1/2 tablespoon of coffee
  • Some honey according to your taste
Blend everything together and enjoy. It’s quite tasty.

Other drinks that boost your metabolism

Coconut water, which you can drink directly from the coconut, and black coffee help speed up your metabolism and burn fat faster. You can drink them in the morning right after you wake up, after breakfast, or before exercising.
And, most importantly, don't forget to exercise, so your healthy body gets the best benefits from all! See you in our classes!