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In the article below you will find out, among others:
- How many liters of water should you drink a day?
- Can you drink coffee on a diet?
- Does green tea support weight loss?
- What herbs to drink on a diet?
- Can you drink fruit tea on your diet?
- Can you drink juices on your diet?
How many liters of water should you drink a day?
It is the primary source of fluid for the body. Perfectly replenishes deficiencies and hydrates. However, for dehydration, an electrolyte-based rehydration drink is a better solution than water.
How much water should I drink? A lot depends on our lifestyle. If we are active, we work physically, we should drink more. Looking at the body weight, it is assumed that 30 ml per kilogram, and the caloric content of the diet is 1 ml per 1 kcal. Most often it is then 1,5-2 liters of fluid daily. On a daily basis, it is worth choosing spring or medium-mineralized water. Can you only drink water? No, other drinks, such as various types of teas or juices, will work great as rehydration fluids. However, remember that if you are slimming, you should avoid sweetened drinks and sweetening. How you drink is also important, as you can read about in ‘How much water should you drink?’.
Can you drink coffee on a diet?
Coffee is featured in a number of diets as being excellent a drink that stimulates metabolism. Indeed, many studies indicate such an action of the ingredients contained in it. It is not only about caffeine, but also about chlorogenic acidwhich may slow down the absorption of carbohydrates and theobromine and theophyllinewhich, like caffeine, have a stimulating effect on the body. Scientific research reports supposedly caffeine promoted lipolysis and increased thermogenesis up to 11%. On the other hand, the body adapts and gets used to the effects of coffee. Hence, after drinking it for some time, you stop noticing its stimulating effect. Therefore, it does not have a long-term effect on weight maintenance, but it may reduce appetite.
Recently, it is fashionable to use when losing weight green coffeewhich is richer in chlorogenic acid than black. Its effectiveness, however, was based on a small study, so it requires further follow-up. You can read more about green coffee in the article by our dietitian Karolina Łąkowska.
Does green tea support weight loss?
They also contain caffeine, although it is called theine. It does the same stimulating effect on the system like caffeine from coffee. For many years, red tea has been associated with a slimming effect on the body. Recent studies support this thesis. It turns out that inhibits the action of lipase, an enzyme that breaks down fat. This allows your body to absorb less fat from your food. We have described the effects of red tea on the body in the article ‘Pu erh red tea loses weight?’. How does green tea help in the diet? Its slimming effect is very gentle. It slightly stimulates the metabolism, however, there is nothing to count on miracles. However, thanks to the richness of polyphenols, it has a beneficial effect on the body and protects against many diseases, including cardiovascular.
What herbs to drink on a diet?
When losing weight, an infusion of nettle, pyrethrum or dandelionwhich will not only perfectly hydrate the body, but also support slimming and cleansing the body. Chrysanthemum has similar properties to green coffee, as it is also a source of chlorogenic acid. Nettle, in turn, cleans the body of toxins and has a diuretic effect. Due to the fact that it is rich in nutrients, it is worth drinking it during anemia or problems with hair and nails. The dandelion, on the other hand, acts cholagogue, which supports the digestion of fat. In addition, it supports the regeneration of the liver. You can read more about infusions in the article ‘Herbal detox’.
Can you drink fruit tea on your diet?
If you buy good quality dried fruit tea, not black flavored, it becomes a refreshing drink rich in nutrients. Most often it has a natural, delicate sweetness, which is especially important for people who cannot drink beverages with natural bitterness (such as coffee or tea). If you choose tea with rose hips, it will become a source of vitamin C, while the addition of raspberries or blueberries will increase the amount of polyene that you provide to the body.
Can you drink juices on your diet?
Self-squeezed juices or cocktails based on fruit or vegetables are nutritious drinks rich in vitamins, minerals, plant enzymes and phytochemicals. Unlike the above, however, these are caloric, so you must include them in the nutritional balance of your diet. A glass of breakfast juice or a smoothie of yogurt, strawberries and bran are great ways to increase the amount of fruit in your diet. You don’t like salad with dinner? Make a green smoothie with spinach and apple or make a juice of carrot and beetroot and the vegetable portion will be preserved.
What do you drink on your diet? You drink daily min. 1,5 liters of liquids?
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