Experts suggest homemade drinks to manage belly fat post 50’s

Aging is a tricky phase as one needs to be extra cautious about their health and well being. And it is literally impossible to stay in shape without eating or drinking right, but ‘what to eat and drink’ still remains the biggest hurdle towards achieving weight loss goals. According to health experts, fat around the belly is an early sign for several disorders like diabetes or cardiac issues, thus reducing belly fat becomes utmost important. Here are some simple belly reducing drinks that are must post 50’s.

Most people begin and wind up their day with a beverage. Right from starting the day with a cup of joe to ending the day with a warm cup of bedtime drink, fluids are an essential part of our diet and one can stay in shape just by tweaking their drinks. This is because most drinks contain sugar, even homemade beverages like tea, coffee, shakes and packaged juices are laced with preservatives and sugar. Experts around the world believe that just by tweaking the beverages and switching to some healthy drinks post 50’s can help people stay alive and agile.

Staying hydrated is the key to good health and nature has bestowed us with the best natural drink which is water. Experts suggest that water is loaded with minerals and drinking ample amounts of water daily can help in detoxifying the body and helps in replenishing the lost nutrients. Water helps in managing the right balance of electrolytes in the body, which helps in the proper functioning of the organs and helps in reducing belly fat.

Recipe: To accentuate the goodness of water, infusing herbs like Tulsi (Holy basil), lemon slices or ginger. These ingredients not only add a subtle taste but also infuse the nutrients into the water.

Switching to mild and low caffeine tea variants like green tea can help in reducing flatulence, cholesterol, reduce inflammation, help improve brain health, promote weight loss and slow down the process of aging due to the presence of antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients.

The presence of antioxidants like catechins in green tea helps in reducing belly fat and this can also be relished as a post workout drink to manage waist line.

Recipe: To make this simple green tea, just boil some water and add in a few green tea leaves, keep it for 3 minutes to brew. Add honey and lemon slices to enjoy.

Sparkling water is basically carbonated water, which is slightly fizzy in nature, but works great in reducing bloating, discomfort. Interestingly, this simple alternative to water can be a great way to boost health and lose weight. Sparkling water is a good substitute for aerated drinks which are laden with sugar and calories. This water is often infused with fruits to give an alluring taste. According to experts switching to this water helps you feel full and reduces odd hunger cravings.

This simple spice tea or spice blend can help in boosting metabolism, reduce inflammation, bloating as well as discomfort. This tea recipe is great for summers as it keeps the digestive system calm and helps in reducing belly fat when consumed in moderation.

Recipe: To make this simple tea boil water, turn off the flame and add 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds. Cover the lid and allow it to brew for 3 minutes and enjoy with honey.

Peppermint tea is rich in peppermint oils, which are perfect for staying in shape. Replacing that regular milk based tea with this aromatic peppermint tea may help in reducing belly fat. This also helps in boosting metabolism which further helps in managing weight.