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A pot belly is detrimental to your health and of course your appearance. To get rid of it, you can regularly consume these 7 drinks before breakfast.
One of the causes of a distended stomach is due to the accumulation of fat in the middle of the stomach. This condition not only disturbs your appearance, but also indicates a health risk.
For example, a number of studies have found a strong link between a pot belly and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular problems and diabetes.
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For this reason, it is important for you to maintain an ideal abdominal circumference to be healthy. The way to do this is by consuming the right food and drinks.
In the morning, consuming the following 7 drinks before breakfast can help get rid of a bloated stomach. Here’s the list:
1. Green tea
The first drink to get rid of belly fat is green tea which has the ability to increase metabolism.
The EGCG catechin content in green tea can accelerate the burning of calories and fat.
2. Apple vinegar water
 apple vinegar in glass pitcher and ripe fresh apples on wooden table outdoors Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/Alter_photo |
The next drink for losing weight is a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar. This mixture is able to suppress hunger and increase metabolism.
Quoting the Times of India, the acetic acid in apple cider vinegar can increase fat burning and reduce levels of fat deposits in the stomach.
Consume 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and mix it with a glass of warm water. Drink apple cider vinegar on an empty stomach.
3. Lemon juice and honey
Apart from providing antioxidants, a glass of lemon water and honey in the morning can help the fat burning process while removing toxins from the body.
Mix a few slices of lemon in warm water. Add honey as a flavor enhancer.
Consume lemon water and honey at least 20 minutes before breakfast.
4. Aloe vera juice
 Healthy Aloe vera juice in a mason jar glass. Top view scene on a wooden paddle board. Photo: iStock |
Aloe vera juice can increase metabolism and burn belly fat if consumed regularly every morning.
The natural detoxification properties of aloe vera also help remove toxins from the body.
5. Tamarind turmeric herbal medicine
Consuming tamarind turmeric herbal medicine in the morning can help the process of burning stomach fat. The curcumin compound in turmeric has the potential to metabolize fat.
6. Peppermint tea
Apart from its fresh aroma, the menthol content in mint leaves also helps relax the muscles of the digestive tract.
Peppermint tea can support weight loss and get rid of belly fat. This drink is also able to suppress appetite and reduce calorie intake.
7. Ginger tea
Its thermogenic properties make ginger have the potential to increase fat burning, regulate hunger and speed up metabolism.
You can use ginger tea as a drink to get rid of a bloated stomach which is suitable to drink regularly in the morning.
This article was broadcast on CNN Indonesia with the title “Consume these 7 Drinks to Get Rid of Pot Stomach Before Breakfast” https://www.cnnindonesia.com/gaya-live/20241008102519-262-1152777/konsumsi-7-minuman-pengusir-perut- bloated-this-before-breakfast
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