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5 Metabolism Boosting Beverages

Jamesia Folston Student Contributor, Valdosta State University
Her Campus Valdosta Student Contributor, Valdosta State University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Valdosta chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
 
         Exercise is the key component to a healthier lifestyle, however boosting your metabolism plays a vital role in this process as well. This contributing factor aids in the ability to shed the recommended 1-2 pounds per week and in the ability to keep that weight off.  Boosting your metabolism also results in several other benefits such as an increase in energy, better sleep, and noticeably clearer skin. Start your day off with these metabolism boosting beverages!
 
ACV Green Tea
 
 
  • 1-2 tsp loose leaf green tea
  • 2-3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp organic honey
 
 
Kale Smoothies
 
 
  • 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup kale (chopped)
  • ½ cup fresh pineapple
  • 1 banana
  • 2 tsp organic honey
 
Cayenne Pepper Lemon Tea
 
  • 8 oz water
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ fresh lemon (juiced/squeezed)
  • 2 tsp organic honey
 
Apple Carrot Tomato Juice
 
  • 1 tomato (sliced)
  • 2 large carrots (diced)
  • 2 apples (sliced)
 
Infused Water
  1. Citrus Mint Water
  • 64 oz water
  • 1 grapefruit (sliced
  • 2 lemons (sliced)
  • 2 cucumbers (diced)
  • 1 handful fresh mint leaves (torn)

    2. Apple Cinnamon Water

  • 64 oz water
  • 1 apple (sliced)
  • 1 plum (sliced)
  • 1 pear (sliced)
  • 2-3 cinnamon sticks

    3. Mango Papaya Water

  • 64 oz water
  • ½ cup mango (chunked)
  • ½ papaya (chunked)
  • 1 lemon (sliced)

 

Hope you enjoy these thirst-quenching refreshers! – HCXO

 
 
 
 
Jamesia Folston

Valdosta

Jamesia Folston is an Early Childhood Education student at Valdosta State University. She is a 23 year old alternative music addict who enjoys traveling, thrifting, and creating. She aspires to become an educator abroad and globetrotter.
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