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These 6 Morning Drinks Can Help You Burn Belly Fat

Get your metabolism revving first thing in the morning.

Are you trying to lose weight? Many health experts maintain that starting the day with a fat-burning beverage is the key to revving your metabolism. However, not all weight loss drinks and products claiming to be an instant fix are actually effective. In fact, many of the best morning weight-loss drinks are much more natural and less processed than you would think. Here are 6 morning drinks that can help you burn belly fat.

​Water

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The most important drink for fat loss is water. Not only will staying hydrated keep your body functioning and metabolism working properly, but it can also ward off hunger. One eight-week study of 50 girls with excess weight found that those who drank about two cups of water half an hour before breakfast, lunch, and dinner without any additional dietary changes, successfully lost weight and decreased BMI. Another study in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found a link between drinking about two cups of 71°F water and a 30% average increase in the metabolic rates of 14 healthy adults.

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​Coffee

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There are lots of studies that found a link between drinking coffee and weight loss. One found that women who drink higher amounts of coffee had a lower body fat percentage compared to those who drink less coffee. Another found that those who consume caffeine 30 minutes to 4 hours before mealtime eat less. It's important to note that most research involves black coffee – not coffee drowned in cream and sugar or other high-calorie sweetened coffee drinks.

​Protein Shake

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Starting your day with a protein shake is a great way to burn belly fat. Clinical trials have found that consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight (BW) but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass (FFM) in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets. Most experts recommend at least 30 grams of protein per meal.

​Green Tea

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Numerous studies have found that there are many benefits to drinking green tea, including boosting your immune system, fighting inflammation, and even warding off cancer and heart disease. The NCCIH adds that it can help stimulate weight loss," in addition to having "possible protective effects" against heart disease and cancer. How does it do this? Per an animal study, the catechins (polyphenols) in green tea may help trigger thermogenesis and fat oxidation, which helps decrease appetite and speed calorie burning.

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​ACV

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Lots of people swear by taking a shot of ACV in the morning, and one of the reasons is fat loss. Limited research suggests that ACV may help reduce high cholesterol and regulate blood glucose levels.

​Chia Seed Water

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Chia seed water regularly goes viral, with users claiming that the fiber-packed drink helps them lose weight. Just combine one tablespoon of chia seeds with a glass of water (optional: add lime) and drink 30 minutes before meals," TikTok user @happyandhealthyolivia says in a viral video. Just one ounce (about two tablespoons) of the tiny black seeds boasts 4.7g protein, 10 g fiber (an excellent source), and 9 g fat (almost exclusively the good kind), per the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss these 8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat.

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