No, no, ladies — this summer, you don’t have to reach for sodas, mojitos or store-bought fruit juices… With these slimming drink recipes, you can treat yourself without the guilt, without gaining a single gram, and while working towards a more refined silhouette! Ready to give them a try?
Why should you avoid certain drinks this summer?
When you see the pretty packaging on a bottle of fruit juice, you might think it’s a healthy, figure-friendly choice that even counts towards your 5-a-day. Think again: despite that fresh and appealing look, store-bought fruit juice is best kept out of your glass. A huge number of juices are made from concentrates — meaning concentrated juice, water, preservatives and… sugar! And as you know, sugar is our body’s number one enemy, responsible for those stubborn little rolls and that unwanted cellulite. As for “100% pure” juices, they may be slightly less harmful, but they still pack a significant amount of calories and natural fruit sugars. Best avoided!
Another drink to steer well clear of: fizzy drinks. Loaded with sugar, preservatives and additives, sodas are a disaster — both for your figure and your health. If you go for the “zero calorie” version, you’ll skip the calories, but you’ll still be getting a cocktail of ingredients that are far from ideal for your wellbeing… So, you can see why we’re giving sodas a miss this summer, right?
Finally, the last drink to avoid is alcohol! Alcohol has a negative impact on both our weight and our cellulite for three reasons. First, it tends to be very high in sugar. Second, alcohol is often paired with store-bought fruit juices, sodas or little snacks, which only amplifies its downsides! And third, alcohol disrupts sleep and the body’s natural functions — which pretty much guarantees irresistible cravings the next day…
3 slimming drink ideas
We can already hear the question: what on earth are you going to pour into your glass this summer? Here are 3 slimming drinks that will quickly replace those old habits!
Pineapple, carrot and cinnamon juice
Pineapple, carrot and cinnamon juiceIngredients
- ¼ fresh pineapple
- 2 carrots
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
Method
- Peel the pineapple and carrots, then cut them into pieces.
- Place the carrot and pineapple in a blender and blend until smooth. If the drink seems too thick, add a little water and blend again.
- Add the cinnamon, stir, and enjoy!
Strawberry, mint and cucumber detox water
Ingredients
- 1 L of water
- 10 strawberries
- ½ cucumber
- A handful of fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime
Method
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, wash the cucumber, strawberries and mint.
- Hull the strawberries, slice the cucumber into thin rounds and squeeze the lime juice.
- Pour the hot water into a jug, add the mint leaves and seal the jug so the mint can infuse for 30 minutes.
- Add all the remaining ingredients, stir and refrigerate for several hours.
- Enjoy!
The ultimate slimming drink: lemon, mint and ginger water
Ingredients
- 1 L of water
- 1 lemon
- 1 lime
- 1 handful of mint leaves
- 1 cm of fresh ginger
Method
- Squeeze the juice from both citrus fruits and mix with the water in a jug.
- Wash the mint leaves and add them to the water.
- Grate the ginger, add it in and stir.
- Leave the drink in the fridge overnight and enjoy it the next day!
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