Even though some parts of the country are experiencing snow, it won’t be long before it’s all melted and we can finally enjoy some sweet spring weather.
With the warm weather comes thoughts of the sea and beach which brings us to swimwear and, for most of us, a panic when we think about exposing our bodies after the winter.
But, before we all run to the nearest gym and start overdoing it, there is a very simple trick that helps your body cleanse itself and get ready for the summer. Better still, it can be done from the comfort of your own home.
According to Healthy Food Style, there is a drink that can be consumed daily and actually helps your body to burn fat and flush out the toxins.
It contains just a few simple ingredients that most people already have at home and takes no more than a few minutes to prepare.
Of course, we should be following a healthy diet and exercising regularly to lose or maintain our weight, but this drink gives our body a push in the right direction.
The drink contains only four ingredients, parsley, apple cider vinegar, lemon and water. And every ingredient has a purpose.
Parsley has a low calorie content and is also full of antioxidants, vitamin and minerals. These nutrients help ease water retention, without causing any bloating.
Lemon has many health properties and helps to cleanse the body, it can also counteract cravings, reduce inflammation and boost your immune system.
Apple cider vinegar has several good health properties, of which weight loss is one of them. It contains acetic acid which can help to reduce belly fat and control blood sugar levels, according to Very Well Health.
It’s also good for your skin, relieves sore throats and helps lower your cholesterol.
A study published in Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, which involved obese Japanese participants, gave half of them a drink containing apple cider vinegar, the other half without.
The three month study showed those who drank apple cider vinegar had a lower waist size, body weight and blood fat levels.
To make this health benefiting drink
You will need:
• 2-3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
How to make:
1. Pour 2 glasses of boiling water over the chopped parsley and leave for about 3–5 minutes, then strain the liquid, discarding the parsley and keeping the tea. Let it cool.
2. Add the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar and stir.
3. Consume immediately.
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