Water
Yes, water has long retained its status as an ideal drink for weight loss. The water you drink does not have to be filtered, purified, alkaline, artesian or mountain. It could even be tap water, the quality of which you are sure of.
Water is essential for the proper functioning of our bodies, including maintaining normal body weight. You can “spice up” your diet by adding fruit juice to your diet. These can be flavors like strawberry and kiwi, blueberry and mint, or even “lemonade”, but only with the addition of real lemons.
Seltzer
We are not talking about alcoholic drinks called seltzer, but about special healthy carbonated water. It can be combined with unusual flavors such as orange vanilla, blueberry acai and beach plum.
These drinks are 99% water and will help you meet your daily fluid intake, which is 11.5 cups per day for women and 15.5 cups per day for men (including water in regular meals). These drinks contain no calories, added sweeteners or sugar substitutes, which helps control weight.
Seltzer is ordinary water that has been artificially carbonated. It does not contain sodium salts, and nothing affects the taste of the final product. For many Russians, the name “seltzer water” is more familiar.
Herb tea
Herbal teas are made from plant components—roots, flowers, and bark. Popular combinations include chamomile, hibiscus, orange zest and mint. You can experiment and find the tea you want to drink every day. After all, herbal teas do not contain caffeine and help keep you in shape.
However, remember that ingredients in herbal tea may interact unpredictably with some medications. And also harm certain categories of people — for example, pregnant or breastfeeding people. Therefore, be sure to consult your doctor before drinking even the most harmless tea on a regular basis.
Black coffee
Coffee is often criticized for being full of unwanted calories, excessive amounts of sugar and fat. It’s generally a bad idea to add it to your diet if you want to lose weight. However, coffee itself is not to blame for anything.
Additional calories are found in many of your favorite additives (sugar, cream, syrup, etc.). Try switching to black and unsweetened coffee, measuring the amount of elements you add to the drink. Gradually reduce the amount over several weeks until your coffee tastes better.
Smoothie
A small, well-prepared smoothie can be a great low-calorie snack idea. A smoothie typically consists of water, low-fat dairy, with the addition of fruit, sometimes vegetables, and possibly protein to increase satiety. Here are some snack ideas:
- 1 medium banana + 1 cup unsweetened soy milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + ¼ cup canned pumpkin.
- ½ cup mango + ½ cup pineapple + 1 cup skim milk + 2 tablespoons chia seeds + 1 cup fresh spinach.
- 1 cup blueberries + 1 cup light oat milk + ½ cup silken tofu + ½ cup cauliflower.