Detox juices are certainly your most trustworthy allies in your battle against the extra pounds – you can easily make them in your kitchen, either entirely¹ out of fruits or vegetables or by combining these two. Citrus fruits are known to have a powerful detox（排毒，戒瘾） capability², therefore if you are looking for foods to help you purge³（净化） all the toxins⁴ that have gathered inside you over the months then you must certainly include them in your detox juice. High-fiber root foods such as ginger⁵, carrots or apples are also highly recommended for these juices, as they are known to also support the correct functioning of your digestive tract⁶, not to mention the wealth of antioxidants that they deliver to your body.

 

 

Vegetable juices, on the other hand, can also benefit your weight loss efforts in the long run and it is a known fact that the most suitable type of veggies for weight loss are the cruciferous（十字花科的） ones. No matter if you juice them alone or you use them in conjunction with other fruits, these veggies (cabbage, kale, broccoli⁷ or cauliflower) will be your most efficient fat fighting weapon, and there is no better way to keep all the toxins away. Another notable benefit of the vegetable juices is that in addition to helping⁸ your body fight free radicals⁹ and keeping you healthy, they will also balance the hormone¹⁰ levels in your body and prevent the hormone disruptors from interfering¹¹ with the normal hormone levels. Cruciferous veggies are very rich in natural phytonutrients that are perfect for reducing the overall amount of body fat, for reducing inflammation and controlling the blood sugar levels, for balancing the hormone levels, boosting your metabolism¹³ as well as providing a thorough general detoxification（解毒）.

 

 

Green tea has been used for hundreds of years due to its numerous benefits, and weight loss is just one of them – although green tea alone will only help you lose a few pounds, it will certainly serve as a great addition to your diet in the long haul. No matter if you do not have the time or you do not like to workout on a regular basis, drinking one cup of tea per day will deliver all the antioxidants you need and it will also help you burn fat at a faster pace, by boosting the metabolism. These teas are perfect for burning more calories as well as for increasing your overall energy levels and for suppressing your appetite. As a matter of fact, this is exactly the main mechanism¹⁴ of action of these teas as they help you shed the extra pounds by suppressing your appetite, thus decreasing the amount of food you would normally consume on a daily basis. Green tea is very popular among the Japanese people, and it is said to also help you reduce stress and relax better.

 

 

Fruit juices are delicious, easy to prepare and very rich in nutrients¹², vitamins and minerals – besides this, there are literally¹⁶ hundreds of different fruits you can choose from and pear and cranberries¹⁷ are only two of the most delicious, most efficient and most sought-after ones given the fact that they contain high amounts of vitamin C. Not only will the cranberry（蔓越莓） and pear juice help you lose weight by boosting your metabolism (your body's natural fat burning machine), but it will also increase your overall energy levels and deliver your body all the essential vitamins and proteins that it so much needs. At the same time, it is a known fact that the cranberry juice is essential for preventing various infection of the bladder, such as the infection with the E-coli bacteria. Pears, on the other hand, add magnesium¹⁸, potassium as well as phosphorus to your fruit juice and they are essential for a healthy lifestyle, not to mention that they are very rich in Vitamin C and Calcium¹⁹, the latter being particularly important for keeping your bones healthy and strong.

 

 

Last, but not least, it is a known fact that if consumed with moderation, black coffee can have a plethora²⁰ of health benefits – not only does it contain antioxidants that fight off free radicals and lower the risk for certain types of cancer, but it can also reduce the risk for diabetes²¹ as well as heart disease. At the same time, caffeine is perfect for boosting your metabolism and for increasing the number of calories you have burned. Be careful, though, because if you want to lose weight by relying on black coffee you will have to consume it without any milk or sugar, as any sweetener can increase its calorie count!

 

To conclude, these are the top 5 most efficient drinks that you should embed²² in your diet if you want to lose weight quickly and naturally, without resorting to any pills or supplements that may have side effects.

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