Want to take care of your figure but don’t know where to start? Good news: staying well hydrated is one of those good everyday habits, and some simple, natural drinks are a nice way to add variety. No need to spend hours in the kitchen: the right glass can easily find its place in your routine!
In this article, we share our 7 drink ideas to vary your hydration, easy to prepare and perfect to work into your routine. For each one, you’ll find how to make it, when to drink it and the suggested duration.
1. Warm lemon water: the ultimate morning ritual
Drinking a glass of warm lemon water on an empty stomach is a simple habit to start the day. Lemon is a morning classic, loved for its tangy taste. It also pairs well with other ingredients such as cumin.
👉 How to make it: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a glass of warm water.
👉 When to drink it? First thing in the morning, on an empty stomach.
👉 Duration: A daily habit, maintained over the long term.
2. Green tea: a cup for the morning or after lunch
Green tea is well known for its slight bitterness and delicate flavour. It naturally contains catechins and caffeine and makes a pleasant cup, particularly around breakfast or after lunch. It’s an ideal drink to pair with other homemade drink ideas while giving your routine a boost of flavour.
👉 How to make it: Steep one teaspoon of green tea in hot (not boiling) water for up to 3 minutes.
👉 When to drink it? In the morning or after lunch.
👉 Duration: 1 to 2 cups per day, as an ongoing routine.
3. Ginger and mint infusion: spicy and refreshing
Ginger brings a warm, spicy note and mint a touch of freshness. Together, they make a fragrant infusion to enjoy after a heavy meal or in the evening.
👉 How to make it: Simmer a few slices of fresh ginger with mint leaves in 500 ml of water.
👉 When to drink it? After a heavy meal or in the evening.
👉 Duration: 2 to 3 times a week, depending on your needs.
4. Cucumber and lemon water: fresh and light
Fresh and light, this flavoured water is an enjoyable way to drink throughout the day. Cucumber, rich in water, adds freshness, while lemon brings a tangy note.
👉 How to make it: Slice a cucumber and a lemon, then leave to infuse in 1 litre of cold water for 2 hours.
👉 When to drink it? Throughout the day.
👉 Duration: 1 to 2 litres per day.
5. Fennel and anise infusion: the after-meal cup
Fennel is known for its gentle, fragrant aniseed flavour — a real asset when it comes to a pleasant after-meal cup. Anise complements this with its sweet note on the palate, making this a particularly enjoyable drink to help round off a meal.
👉 How to make it: Steep 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds and 1 teaspoon of anise in hot water for 10 minutes.
👉 When to drink it? After meals.
👉 Duration: A 2-week course, to be repeated as needed.
6. The Cellublue drainer: a supplement to dilute in water
Alongside homemade drinks, you can also incorporate a supplement to dilute in water. The Cellublue drainer combines plant extracts (Cola, Matcha, Guarana). A simple solution to complement your routine: it’s easy to prepare and you sip it throughout the day.
👉 How to use it: Dilute the recommended dose in a large bottle of water.
👉 When to drink it? Throughout the day.
👉 Duration: A 10 to 20-day course.
Concentrated green tea, guarana and cola, one dose a day with a meal
- Green tea features in the formula
- Guarana helps reduce tiredness, while cola helps you feel more energetic
- With matcha, the whole green tea leaf
7. Cinnamon and honey infusion: a cosy evening cup
Cinnamon brings a warm, spicy flavour, softened by honey (in small amounts). This comforting drink is lovely to sip in the evening.
👉 How to make it: Add a cinnamon stick to a cup of hot water, steep for 10 minutes, then stir in a teaspoon of honey.
👉 When to drink it? In the evening, before bed.
👉 Duration: 3 to 4 times a week.
What to drink in the morning, and at what time of day?
In the morning, start with a glass of warm lemon water on an empty stomach, followed by a cup of green tea if you fancy one. During the day, keep cucumber and lemon water or the Cellublue drainer diluted in a large bottle of water to hand. After meals, it’s time for the fennel and anise infusion. In the evening, choose the ginger and mint infusion or the cinnamon and honey infusion.
These drinks go alongside a balanced diet and regular physical activity, rather than replacing them.
Shop-bought juice or homemade drinks: which to choose?
Shop-bought juices are often high in sugar. The drinks in this guide are made at home with water, fruit, herbs or spices, so you know exactly what’s in your glass. Go easy on the honey in the cinnamon and honey infusion.
For variety, mix and match according to your taste: the tang of lemon, the freshness of cucumber and mint, the spicy warmth of ginger and cinnamon, or the aniseed flavour of fennel.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best drink to lose belly fat?
No single drink targets belly fat on its own. The drinks in this guide are simply ideas to vary your everyday hydration, alongside a balanced diet and regular physical activity. Pick the ones you enjoy: what matters is sticking with good habits consistently.
How can a woman lose belly fat quickly without dieting?
There’s no quick fix. Rather than a strict diet, focus on simple habits you can keep up: staying well hydrated, swapping sugary drinks for homemade ones, eating a balanced diet and moving regularly.
Can you lose belly fat in a few days with a drink?
No, a drink can’t do everything on its own, even if you have it every day. The drinks in this guide are above all an enjoyable way to stay well hydrated. To take care of your figure, rely on a balanced diet and regular physical activity over time.
Are these drinks suitable for everyone?
They’re simple drinks made with water, herbs and spices. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, ask your GP or pharmacist for advice before starting, particularly for green tea or a supplement.
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Useful categories: Slimming the Belly, Weight Management.
