Top 5 Miracle Weight Loss Drink Recipes

Let’s get rid of the bland health drinks that leave your taste buds snoozing. Adding simple ingredients lying around your kitchen like ghee, honey, and cumin can boost your drink and health. Today we will talk about some yummy weight-loss drink recipes.

Weight-loss drinks are made with ingredients specifically known to attack fat molecules. Not only this, they can boost your energy for long workouts and subdue hunger. But, out of all the possible mixtures out there, which one is for losing weight?

Don’t fret, in this blog, we'll explore five simple weight loss drink recipes, from Ayurveda's Ghee Coffee to the tasty Ragi Malt. But before we get there, let’s find out why your drink choices are important when you're trying to lose weight.

Let’s go!

Importance of Drinks for Weight Loss:

Drinks are primarily composed of water, and maintaining hydration is crucial during weight loss. Here are a few benefits of consuming healthy drinks during your weight loss journey:

Subdues Hunger: 

You must have noticed when you drink water there’s less room for food in your stomach. According to studies conducted in 2014, staying hydrated can help with weight loss. This is because staying hydrated makes you feel fuller for a long time, thus helping curb hunger.  

Burns Calories: 

Hydration can temporarily increase the number of calories your body burns at rest. This is due to the calorie-burning process involved in digesting water-based foods.

Controls Constipation:

If you’re suffering from constipation, you might find it uncomfortable to work out or be in an irritated mood. Hydration is key to constipation, as it softens bowels and makes it easier to pass stools.

Reduces Bloating:

Constipation further gives rise to gas, which might result in bloating. The water present in health drinks can absorb this gas and be discarded by your body through urination.

We’ve been speaking facts for too long, huh?  Let’s move on to those tasty recipes we promised you!

Top 5 Weight Loss Drink Recipes:

Though these specifically help with weight loss, anyone can benefit from these drinks. Men and women are suggested to take around 3.7 litres and 2.7 litres, of water respectively. Filling up on these tasty drinks can help you get there.

1. Cinnamon and Honey Water:

The delicious combination of cinnamon and honey is a brilliant night-time drink, as it helps regulate blood sugar and burns fat while you sleep. Additionally, it has anti-oxidant properties which boosts energy!

Ingredients:

• Warm water: 1 cup.
• Organic honey: 1 tablespoon.
• Ground cinnamon: ½ to 1 teaspoon.

Instructions:

• Simmer the water on medium heat until it is lukewarm.
• Add 1 tablespoon of organic honey. If needed, add more honey to adjust the sweetness.
• Sprinkle ½ to 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in the mixture and stir well.
• Turn off the heat, transfer the mixture to a mug, and allow it to rest for 2 minutes.
• Optional: If you don't like the texture of cinnamon hitting your tongue, you can strain the drink through a cloth and drink it.

The next item is for all the caffeine lovers, read up on a desi twist to your regular coffee! 

2. Ghee Coffee

Ghee and coffee might sound surreal, but this ‘bullet-proof’ drink boosts metabolism, promotes a feeling of fullness, and helps control cravings! Due to these benefits, this drink has even been embraced by celebrities for losing weight.

Ingredients:

• Brewed coffee: 1 cup
• Organic desi ghee: 1 tablespoon
• Coconut oil: 1 - 2 tablespoon (optional)
• Crushed Jaggery (optional)

Instructions:

• After cooling the brewed coffee, pour it into a blender.
• Add 1 tablespoon of organic ‘desi’ cow ghee, 1 to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, and a pinch of crushed jaggery (if using).
• Blend the mixture on low for 2 minutes or until froth appears on top of it.
• If a blender isn’t available right now, pour the coffee into a big bowl, add ghee, coconut oil, and crushed jaggery (if using).
• With a hand whisk, mix the ingredients until everything is well incorporated.
• Pour the ghee coffee into your favourite mug, and you're ready to drink it!

You’ve heard of Indian gooseberry (‘amla’) and you’ve heard of ‘chawanprash’, but have you heard of a combination of these two with milk? Learn how to make this unique drink below!

3. ‘Amlaprash’ Milk:

An advanced version of the ‘chyawanprash’, known as ‘amlaprash’, is a paste of crushed ‘amlas’, raisins, and ‘dashmool’. It is known for its ability to increase metabolism and suppress appetite, thus helping in weight reduction.

Ingredients:

• Milk: 1 cup
• ‘Amlaprash’: 1 to 2 teaspoon
• Natural sweetener: Honey or crushed jaggery (optional)

Instructions:

• Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat over medium flame until lukewarm.
• Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of ‘amlaprash’ to the warm milk. Start with less and add more later if needed.
• Gently stir the mixture over medium flame for 2 minutes until well combined.
• Add 1 teaspoon of honey or crushed jaggery (if using) for sweetness and stir well.
• Heat the milk further until it is hot, but be cautious not to bring it to a boil.
• Once heated, turn off the heat and serve the Amlaprash milk while it is still lukewarm.

Your daily kitchen ingredient cumin or ‘jeera’ is more than just an herb when added to a warm glass of water, learn about it next!

4. Cumin Water:

This simple mixture accelerates your metabolism and burns more fat than usual, thus making you look slim. When taken along with regular exercise, it can speed up the process of weight loss.

Ingredients:

• Water: 1 cup
• Cumin: 3 teaspoon
• Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
• Honey: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• In a saucepan, heat the water over medium heat.
• Use a mortar pestle to crush the cumin seeds and add them to the warmed-up water.
• Cover the lid and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
• After removing the lid, give the mixture a good stir.
• Turn up the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Once you start to smell the sweet, aromatic scent of the cumin, turn off the heat and remove the pan from the heat.
• Your new weight-loss drink is ready!

Last but not least, we have ragi malt smoothie. Check out this sweet and sickeningly delicious recipe next!

5. ‘Ragi’ Malt Smoothie:

This high-fibre drink leaves a feeling of fullness and reduces overall calorie intake. Having a low Glycemic Index (GI), ‘ragi’ is rich in carbohydrates and helps with diabetes as it controls the blood sugar levels.

Ingredients:

• ‘Ragi’ powder: 2 tablespoon
• Water: 1 cup
• Ripe banana: 1
• Yogurt: ½ cup
• Milk: ½ cup
• Honey: 1 tablespoon
• Ice cubes (optional)
• Cashew nuts.

Instructions:

• Pour a small amount of water into a bowl and add ragi malt powder.
• Mix until there are no lumps left.
• In a blender, add the ragi malt paste along with the ripe banana, yoghurt, cashews, milk, and honey.
• Blend these ingredients until you get a smooth and creamy paste.
• If you wish to thicken the smoothie, toss a few ice cubes in there.
• Serve your ragi malt smoothie with crushed nuts and seeds!

Pro Tip: You can customize these drinks according to your preferences by adding seasonal fruits or additional flavours.

FAQ: Top 5 Miracle Weight Loss Drink Recipes

How can I reduce bloating in one day?

You can drink two glasses of water to get rid of bloating quickly. It absorbs the gas present in your stomach and passes with your urine.

How does ghee help in weight loss?

Ghee keeps you full for hours and boosts your metabolism. Ghee is rich in fatty acids (omega-6 and 3) that help you lose weight quickly.

Can hot water reduce belly fat?

Drinking hot water may temporarily boost metabolism, but it alone won't burn belly fat. A healthy diet, regular exercise, and overall lifestyle changes are crucial for fat loss.

Conclusion

To end, the top 5 miracle weight loss drink recipes, from Cinnamon and Honey Water to the unique 'Amlaprash' Milk, offer not only flavour but potential health benefits. 

These drinks can help curb hunger, burn calories, and contribute to overall well-being. Weight loss can be a tough journey, but we have all the faith in you! However, if you’re seeing a dietician, consult them before including these drinks.