Every year, it’s the same story: as the warmer days arrive, you notice your stomach has quietly rounded out over winter… Blame it on a slower metabolism, a few comforting treats, and a lack of exercise. But that’s all about to change! You’ve decided to take things back into your own hands. What if drinking the right things could help you get (and keep) a beautifully flat stomach? Here’s a roundup of the most effective drinks to lose belly bloat.
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Sassy Water: the detox essential!
Created by journalist Cynthia Sass to help her lose weight after giving birth, this water is a concentrated detox blend. Prepare it the night before for best results. You’ll need:
- 2 litres of water
- 1 tsp of grated ginger
- 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 1 lemon, unwaxed and unpeeled, cut into pieces
- 12 mint leaves
Combine all the ingredients in a pitcher and leave it in the fridge overnight. Why does it work for a flat stomach? Thanks to mint’s antispasmodic action, lemon’s detoxifying and appetite-suppressing effect, cucumber’s diuretic properties, and ginger’s anti-inflammatory benefits. This powerful blend should give your digestion a real boost — and your belly will deflate in no time!
Cranberry, pineapple & pear juice: goodbye stress!
If you’re naturally prone to stress and it’s affecting the firmness of your stomach (our second brain!), this juice was made for you. High cortisol levels — the stress hormone — tend to encourage the build-up of abdominal fat. Pineapple helps regulate cortisol levels and supports healthy digestion, thanks to the bromelain it contains (an enzyme that aids protein absorption). Cranberry, with its powerful antioxidant properties, helps prevent digestive inflammation — a common cause of bloating. And pear, low in calories and rich in fibre, adds a gentle sweetness to the drink. Simply blend together:
- 1 generous slice of pineapple
- 12 cranberries
- 1 pear
- 1 glass of water
Blend everything together and it’s ready! Not only is it great for a flat stomach — it’s absolutely delicious too!
Coffee: so simple, and yet…
Surprising? Not really. Coffee, when consumed in moderation and without sugar or milk, can be incredibly beneficial. Indeed, caffeine is known to promote thermogenesis and therefore lipolysis (the fat-burning effect). Not to mention that coffee is also a natural laxative and appetite suppressant. So stop feeling guilty about sipping your morning cup — your stomach will thank you for it, and will no doubt be flatter for it!
Apple & cinnamon drink: warming things up!
Spice lovers are going to adore this flat-stomach drink! Cinnamon eases difficult digestion and helps reduce bloating caused by intestinal gas (glamorous, we know!). It also helps balance blood sugar and cholesterol levels, both of which can contribute to abdominal fat gain. Apple, meanwhile, is a well-known slimming ally. The pectin it contains helps regulate appetite and supports healthy digestion. Simply place in a pitcher:
- A few slices of unpeeled, washed apple
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Ice
- Water
Leave to infuse. Your drink will be ready in an hour.
Spinach, Granny Smith, cucumber & lime green juice: so green!
Give in to the “ green juice ” trend! Green juices are far more than a passing fad. They’re also remarkably effective against bloated bellies and sluggish digestion. Low in calories, filling, and packed with fibre, they’re the ideal companion for a flat stomach. And to combine pleasure with wellness, you only need a few minutes to make this recipe:
- A handful of fresh washed spinach
- 1 cucumber, roughly chopped
- The juice of one lime
- 1 Granny Smith apple
Run everything through a juicer. The result: a refreshing green juice and a visibly flatter stomach!
Tomato, celery & chilli juice: the smart aperitif!
Want to get a flat stomach without giving up the pleasure of an aperitif with friends? This is the drink for you! Celery, known for its cholesterol-lowering properties, and tomato, rich in lycopene and chromium — both essential for glucose metabolism — are your go-to waistline allies. As for chilli, the capsaicin it contains accelerates thermogenesis, boosting the metabolic elimination of fats. To make your juice, you’ll need:
- 1 celery stalk
- 2–3 tomatoes
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
Run the celery through a juicer and blend the tomatoes to preserve their fibre-rich pulp. Combine everything and add a pinch of cayenne pepper. The perfect guilt-free aperitif drink — with a firmer stomach as a bonus!
Green tea: a delicious diuretic
No introduction needed. When it comes to a flat stomach, green tea really delivers! Its flat-stomach benefits are many: it acts as a laxative (if your bloated belly is linked to sluggish digestion), a diuretic (if you’re prone to water retention), a stimulant (the theine provides a fat-burning effect), and a fat blocker (it slows the absorption of lipids). Add a few fennel seeds if you’re prone to slow digestion and bloating. Flat stomach results guaranteed!
Detox tea: a multi-tasking drink!
Another tea-based drink, blending 9 different plants and fruits for multiple benefits on your stomach? Try the Cellublue Slimming Detox Tea and give yourself the gift of a flat stomach! Citrus fruits (for flavour and to fight toxins), draining plants (meadowsweet, hibiscus, Ceylon black tea) and digestive allies (peppermint, couch grass, linden), to quench your thirst guilt-free and rediscover a slimmer waistline. What more could you ask for?