Five ideal drinks to help you stay full longer, reduce cravings, lose weight, and stay in shape

Protein shakes and green smoothies can be drunk in the morning to help fill you up, reduce cravings, and control food intake in subsequent meals more effectively.

Năm loại đồ uống lý tưởng giúp no lâu, hạn chế thèm ăn và giảm cân, giữ dáng

Green tea without added sugar or milk is an ideal drink for weight loss and keeping in shape. (Source: Getty Images)

Green smoothie

Smoothies with main ingredients of green vegetables such as kale, spinach, kale... can create a feeling of fullness thanks to being rich in fiber, promoting digestion, and effectively eliminating waste accumulated in the body.

"Green vegetables are also a powerful source of antioxidants that help tame inflammation, which is especially important when it comes to weight loss because inflammation makes it harder to lose weight," The Nutrition Twins analyze.

Combining green vegetables with some seasonal fruits such as pineapple, apple, mango... will make the smoothie more delicious, attractive and at the same time provide many vitamins that are good for health.

Probiotic drinks

"The microbiome plays a key role in weight loss," say The Nutrition Twins . "Enhancing the beneficial bacteria in your gut will help eliminate harmful bacteria, aid weight loss, and positively boost your metabolism."

Drinks containing probiotics include drinking yogurt, kombucha tea, apple cider vinegar...

Protein shake

You can drink a protein shake or add protein powder to your smoothie to increase the amount of protein your body needs, maintain a feeling of fullness for a long time, thereby avoiding snacking and controlling the amount of meals during the day more effectively.

Besides, providing enough protein for the body is also a way to help build muscle, thereby burning more calories and improving body firmness.

"The combination of protein and fiber also helps stabilize blood sugar, prevent sugar cravings, and avoid high cortisol levels - one of the factors that cause belly fat accumulation," said The Nutrition Twins .

Green tea

Green tea is rich in antioxidants, which are good for fighting chronic inflammation that is directly linked to obesity.

If you don't add sugar or milk to your tea, this drink is very low in calories, ideal for weight loss and keeping in shape.

EGCG found in pure tea can boost metabolism, support fat burning, and reduce visceral fat.

Black coffee

Research has shown that caffeine stimulates thermogenesis, helping the body burn more calories. In addition, caffeine promotes intestinal motility, thereby making elimination easier, helping to speed up metabolism, reducing excess calories.

Drinking black coffee in the morning, minimizing sugar and milk, also provides many antioxidants that are beneficial for the skin.

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