5 best breakfast drinks that burn belly fat

Dietitian Amy Goodson explains that a nutritious breakfast high in fiber, carbohydrates, and proteins helps boost your metabolism after the overnight fast.

This process, known as the thermic effect of food (TEF), involves energy expenditure for digesting and absorbing nutrients. A good breakfast, especially one high in protein, can boost metabolism and promote fat burning throughout the day.

If you skip breakfast, you may feel more intense hunger later and need high-calorie, fatty, and sugary foods.

5 best drinks for fat burning

Green tea
Pour yourself a warm cup of green tea. It is rich in epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is known to boost metabolism and trigger fat burning, especially during workouts.
The caffeine in green tea also provides a mild stimulating effect, further increasing calorie burn. Research shows that the combination of EGCG and caffeine can help break down stored fat, particularly in the belly.

Green tea boosts metabolism (Screenshot)

Apple cider vinegar
Acetic acid is the main ingredient in apple cider vinegar. It lowers insulin levels and speeds up metabolism, reducing fat accumulation. Studies show that acetic acid may help reduce belly fat storage and suppress appetite.
Vinegar can also improve digestion and reduce bloating, giving a flatter belly and enhancing gut health.

Coffee
A cup of coffee a day can help fight belly fat. Caffeine speeds up metabolism and burns fat. Your morning cup also wakes up your nervous system, signaling fat cells that it's time to break down fat.
"Studies show that caffeine can increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation, particularly in lean individuals, making it a great morning drink for fat loss," says the dietitian.

Coffee significantly increases metabolism (photo: freepik.com)

Ginger tea
Ginger has thermogenic properties, meaning it raises body temperature, which in turn increases the number of calories burned.
Gingerol, the active compound in ginger, also helps improve digestion, reduce hunger, and enhance metabolism. A study published in the journal Metabolism showed that drinking ginger tea increases feelings of fullness and helps the body burn calories more efficiently.

Protein shake
Protein shakes are great because they are filling and tasty.
"A morning protein shake made with whey or plant-based protein can help boost metabolism due to the thermic effect of food," says Goodson.
Starting your day with protein can reduce sugar cravings, support targeted fat loss, and help preserve muscle. These are all essential ingredients when it comes to melting belly fat.

Protein shake will provide you with protein (Screenshot)

Read also about a fruit that burns fat better than any gym.

Earlier, we wrote about 8 foods that will never make you fat.

This material is for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical diagnosis or self-treatment. Our goal is to provide readers with accurate information about symptoms, causes, and methods of detecting diseases. RBС-Ukraine is not responsible for any diagnoses that readers may make based on materials from the resource. We do not recommend self-treatment and advise consulting a doctor in case of any health concerns.