Naturally curious and always on the lookout for new drinks to try? Why not make it both enjoyable and beneficial by choosing beverages that are detoxifying, easy to make at home, and capable of helping you lose belly fat ? Not sure where to start? No worries — here is our top 10 homemade draining drinks for an ultra-flat tummy!
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Homemade draining drink no1: Sassy Water
A true detox classic, and one that has the great advantage of being simple to prepare at home. This draining drink was created by journalist Cynthia Sass to help her lose weight after giving birth. Draining, energising and refreshing, it helps achieve a flatter tummy by supporting digestion (diuretic cucumber, ginger with its anti-inflammatory properties). To make it, you will need:
- 2 litres of water
- 1 tsp of grated ginger
- 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 1 lemon untreated, unpeeled, cut into pieces
- 12 mint leaves
Prepare this infused water the night before — it will only taste better. Simply place all the ingredients in a pitcher and leave it in the fridge overnight.
Homemade draining drink no2: Fennel herbal tea
Fennel is one of the best plants for relieving digestive discomfort, including bloating. It reduces abdominal gas, supports healthy liver function and is gentle on the intestines. Its draining bonus? Fennel is very rich in potassium, giving it a mild diuretic effect that helps limit water retention. If yours tends to build up around the abdomen, this is your go-to for a flatter tummy! To make your herbal tea, nothing could be simpler: get some fennel seeds and steep about one teaspoon per cup. The refreshing flavour of this draining drink will delight you!
Homemade draining drink no3: A fibre-packed green juice!
It’s no secret: green juices are filling, packed with vitamins and great for digestion. Low in calories, they help reduce belly fat. And if you keep the pulp of the fruits and vegetables (use a blender rather than a juicer), you are guaranteed to get enough fibre to keep sluggish digestion at bay. So how do you make a great green juice? We recommend a blend of spinach (a handful), cucumber (one is enough!), lime juice (just the juice!) and two kiwis. A delicious homemade draining drink, perfect at any time of day, for a noticeably flatter tummy!
Homemade draining drink no4: A drainer, please!
Admittedly, these are not 100% homemade drinks — but their formula is 98% natural! We are of course talking about our drainers, and there is something for every taste (and every concern). Our Draineur Anti-Cellulite Jour, a blend of 6 plants (including detoxifying green tea and draining ulva seaweed), targets waste and water accumulated in the tissues, helping to visibly reduce the appearance of cellulite over the course of the programme. Our Draineur Anti-Cellulite Nuit (diuretic birch, digestive dandelion) complements its draining action by working throughout the night while you sleep. Finally, our Draineur Minceur Brûle-Graisses helps eliminate subcutaneous fat (triple lipolytic action thanks to cola nut, matcha and guarana), for a flatter tummy and a more toned silhouette. To help detoxify your body (and shed a few centimetres from your waistline!), you can easily follow regular programmes with our draining drinks.
Homemade draining drink no5: Coffee
Hard to imagine anything simpler — and yet. Moderate but daily coffee consumption, as long as it is drunk without sugar, can help achieve a flatter tummy. As you may know, coffee contains caffeine, a natural stimulant with a proven lipolytic action (goodbye abdominal fat !). What’s more, caffeine has a mild diuretic and laxative effect, stimulating sluggish digestion and urination. So feel free to enjoy your morning coffee — it is genuinely good for your tummy!
Homemade draining drink no6: Spiced tomato juice
Here is the perfect draining drink for aperitif time ! Instead of reaching for alcohol, which is high in calories and not exactly ideal for a flat tummy, opt for a clever vegetable juice instead. We recommend a spiced tomato juice! To make it, you will need:
- One celery stalk
- 2–3 tomatoes
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
Juice the celery. Peel and deseed the tomatoes, then blend them. Mix the two juices together and add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Done! The benefits? Celery helps lower cholesterol, tomatoes are low in calories and high in water, and the capsaicin in the pepper activates thermogenesis (boosting your metabolism). A great way to drain your body and work towards a flatter tummy — while treating yourself at aperitif time!
Homemade draining drink no7: Kombucha
You have surely heard of this drink originating from Mongolia. Love it or hate it, it is extremely effective for draining the body and achieving a flatter tummy. Why? Because it is a fermented drink, rich in probiotics. And as you know, probiotics are excellent for gut flora and therefore digestion. To make homemade Kombucha, simply get hold of some kombu — a slightly gelatinous seaweed packed with beneficial bacteria. Place the kombu in a jar of lightly sweetened tea and leave it to ferment. After the fermentation process, the tea transforms into a lightly sparkling drink.
Homemade draining drink no8: Cellublue tea and herbal infusion combo
If you are a fan of herbal infusions, our Thé Minceur Brûle-Graisses and our Infusion Minceur Detox are sure to delight you! A highly effective draining and flat-tummy programme, to be repeated regularly! Our tea supports the loss of centimetres around the waist, thanks to its carefully crafted formula: lipolytic citrus fruits, digestive mint and anise, and metabolism-boosting tea. As for our herbal infusion, it combines draining and diuretic plants, including couch grass and meadowsweet. One cup of tea in the morning, a small herbal infusion in the evening — and you will feel perfectly comfortable in your own skin!
Homemade draining drink no9: Cold apple and cinnamon infusion
Here is an absolutely delicious draining drink to enjoy without restraint! It combines cinnamon, a wonderful digestive aid also known for its lipid-lowering and blood sugar-regulating properties, with apple, rich in pectin — a soluble fibre with natural appetite-suppressing qualities. To prepare this cold infusion, simply place a few apple slices, a cinnamon stick, water and ice in a pitcher. Leave to rest in the fridge for an hour and enjoy! This wonderfully comforting drink should also have a noticeable effect on the appearance of your tummy…
Homemade draining drink no10: Apple and cucumber smoothie
No flat-tummy drinks list would be complete without a smoothie! The great thing about smoothies is that they are rich in fibre — and fibre not only supports healthy digestion but also helps keep hunger at bay between meals. The perfect slimming and wellness snack to enjoy whenever you like! To make this drink, simply blend the flesh of a Granny Smith apple with a cucumber (peeled or unpeeled — your choice!). Add a few ice cubes for an extra-refreshing finish… and savour every sip! Low in calories and wonderfully refreshing, this drink will gently drain your body from the inside out.