Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could get rid of toxic belly fat with just a few easy diet tweaks?
Let’s face it; years of on-the-go meals, excess animal protein consumption, and easy access to junk foods, have disrupted our body’s natural acid/alkaline balance.
Unfortunately, when our bodies become too acidic, we’re more likely to:
- Store excess belly fat
- Have skin problems
- Be at risk for many chronic problems and inflammation (Diabetes, heart problems or cancer just to name a few).
Fortunately, our body constantly works to detox and maintain the right acid/alkaline balance.
Research is ongoing, but it is clear that the best way to protect you from these potential risks is to eat more alkalizing foods.
An easy way to enjoy more alkalizing foods is to follow a Mediterranean-style approach, which means enjoying as much fresh food as possible and minimally processed foods.
Cleansing diets and juicing have become so popular, and I think that this created the recent buzz around two very powerful healers such as apple cider vinegar and lemons.
According to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, lemons contain antioxidants that may play a beneficial role in fighting heart problems and cancer.
Vinegar is a rich source of polyphenols that enhance antioxidant protection and reduce cancer risk, according to a 2006 research.
It has been shown to lower blood sugar and soothe digestive issues. It also promotes your healthy gut bacteria and replaces the bad bugs that make you crave crap.
Here are five drink ideas to flush toxic belly fat away and make your body less acidic.
We know you’ll absolutely love these cleansing drinks with their alkalizing and detoxifying properties.
#1 Lemon water (Every Morning)
I like to drink a glass of lukewarm water with fresh lemon juice first thing in the morning.
It will help you burn more fats, hydrate your body and boost your immune system.
#2 Green Tea + Lemon Juice (3-4 Cups a Day)
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants called Catechins.
These antioxidants have been shown to aid weight loss, specifically reduce belly fat, according to a study at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging.
Recent research suggests that adding some lemon juice to green tea, allows your body to get more benefits from these catechins.
#3 Lemon-Pineapple Lemonade (2-3 Glasses a Day)
Ingredients:
- 2 small lemons
- 1 small pineapple (or 100% Pineapple juice)
- 16 oz. water or less
Preparation
Juice the pineapple (or take 2 glasses of 100% Pineapple juice) and then squeeze the juice from the lemons. Mix the juices in a carafe and then add the water. Mix it well.
#4 ACV Shots (Before Lunch and Dinner)
Taking a Tbsp. of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water twice daily will aid your body detox.
I usually take a glass before lunch and then again before dinner. (I always add 1 tsp. of raw honey to avoid overeating and sugar cravings later on the day).
#5 Tomato Cider Slinger (2-3 Glasses a Day)
Stir together 1-1/2 C. tomato juice with 1-2 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar and a sprinkle of Sea Salt.
I’m a lover of tomato juice and this is one of the easiest ways to combine the benefits of apple cider vinegar with the anti-cancer properties of tomato.
