Is Burning Fat With Cold Drinks Possible?

Effortlessly burning fat is unlikely. People are constantly being bombarded by the media and social media with the need for bodily perfection, even though such perfection does not exist. Therefore, it must be clear that, when it comes to losing weight, it is necessary to improve your lifestyle and follow the doctor’s recommendations. 

Losing weight in a healthy way is possible, as long as this is carried out in the correct way; that is to say, eating a balanced diet, doing some daily exercise and maintaining other good habits of life. Now, could these be reinforced with some question, such as certain cold drinks, for example? Let’s see it next.

Is it true that cold water helps burn fat?

It is believed that drinking cold water could help the weight loss process. According to this study conducted by Humboldt University (Germany) and published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, drinking at least two glasses of cold water a day could speed up metabolism by up to 30%. This is because cold water allows you to burn more calories during the digestion process than warm or hot water.

Despite the evidence found in this study, there is still much to be investigated about the consumption of cold water to promote weight loss. Therefore, it must be considered that cold water, for now, is still another complement that can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle. This is not a solution that will provide benefits in short periods of time. 

However, it must be borne in mind that drinking cold water only complements a healthy lifestyle. It can never be a substitute for an endocrinologist’s diet, and extreme care must be taken with excessive intake of cold beverages. It could cause headaches, discomfort and irritation, so it is recommended to simply use fresh water, but not ice.

As this research from the Spanish Society of Basic and Applied Nutrition assures, it is advisable to drink 4 to 6 glasses of water a day to maintain good hydration. It is the most appropriate way to promote the proper functioning of all organs and systems. Of course, it is advisable to maintain a balanced diet and do at least one hour of moderate physical exercise every day.

Cold drinks to burn fat

Here are some cold drinks that you can easily prepare at home both to refresh yourself and to complement your meals or snacks in a healthy way.

1. Strawberry iced tea

Strawberries are common foods in many weight loss diets, as they contain fiber, antioxidants and little sugar. And it is worth remembering that daily fruit intake  favors cholesterol regulation and prevents inflammation.

To prepare this cold tea you just have to follow the steps detailed below:

Ingredients

• 5 strawberries
• 1 glass of water (250 ml).

Preparation

• The well cleaned strawberries are passed through the blender.
• Add the glass of water.
• Once a homogeneous drink has been obtained, it is placed in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
• It can be drunk at any time, before or after food.

2. Iced yerba mate tea

You can add a little lemon juice to give it a more acidic touch. In hot weather, it can be a more than recommended snack to withstand the high temperatures.

Ingredients

• Yerba mate tea.
• Some lemon juice.
• 1 glass of water (250 ml)

Preparation

• You just have to make yerba mate tea in the traditional way.
• Once ready, put it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.

• Besides lemon, you can add other fruits, to taste.

3. Cold drink of pineapple and green tea

The preparation is as simple as starting by making the green tea infusion. It is a refreshing and original drink thanks to the mixture of flavors of its ingredients.

Ingredients

• 2 slices of pineapple.
• 1 green tea bag.
• 1 glass of water (250 ml)

Preparation

• The two pineapple slices are blended together with half a glass of water.
• Then, you have to mix the green tea with the pineapple juice. If desired, you can add a little honey.
• This drink is taken to the refrigerator and stored for the desired time.

4. Blue tea, cinnamon and pepper drink

Before preparing this drink, it is recommended that you inform yourself well about the contraindications of cinnamon, in order to avoid suffering adverse reactions. In case you are not allergic or suffer from any condition that prevents you from adding it, you can prepare the following refreshing drink like this:

Ingredients

• 1 blue tea bag or oolong tea.
• Ground cinnamon (to taste)
• A pinch of cayenne pepper (very little)
• Optional: sweetener (to taste).

Preparation

• The first thing that is done is the infusion with all the ingredients. It is important to remember that only a very small pinch of cayenne pepper should be added.
• Let everything come to a boil and rest for 10 minutes. Afterwards, this drink is taken to the refrigerator.

Watermelon and mint drink

The mixture of watermelon and mint is tasty, healthy and very fresh. The amount of water that watermelon contains makes this drink a very hydrating alternative for the hottest hours. The mint, meanwhile, will give it a touch of flavor.

Ingredients

• ½ glass of water.
• 2 slices of watermelon.
• 1 cup of mint infusion.

Preparation

• First, the mint infusion is made.
• Next, you have to blend the two watermelon slices. When the two parts are well mixed, that is, the watermelon juice and the mint infusion, take the drink to the refrigerator.

To lose weight, should I always drink cold drinks?

No. You don’t always have to drink cold beverages to lose weight (or keep it off). Therefore, you should not rely only on the temperature of the drink, but on the sum of the good habits of life that you maintain. By eating healthy, exercising daily and following your doctor’s instructions, you can lose (or maintain) your weight.

As always, remember that when in doubt, it is best to consult a doctor. With your guidelines, some exercise, these cold drinks, burning fat could be a much easier process.