Аside from being cheap, delicious and low in calories, this drink has three health benefits: it detoxifies your organism, speeds up your metabolism and helps you lose weight.
The main ingredient in this drink, aside from apples is cinnamon. Cinnamon contains powerful antioxidants which can balance your blood sugar levels and control your carb cravings, while at the same time it’s not boosting excessive insulin production. This is the main factor why it’s so beneficial in stimulating weight loss.
If you regularly stimulate insulin production it will eventually lead to excess fat deposits in your body which leads to weight gain. According to experts, regular intake of cinnamon keeps the insulin production under control which enables the fat burning process.
Research has shown that consuming just half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day can lower your bad cholesterol levels, your triglyceride levels and aid the digestive process.
If you’re wondering ow to introduce cinnamon in your diet and take advantage of all the benefits it has we’ll show you the perfect recipe. This amazing drink has zero calories and it’s extremely refreshing and delicious. This is what you need:
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 apple thinly sliced (you can use any type of apples, but we recommend using Fuji and Honey Crisp apples as they are sweeter than other apple varieties)
- 1 fresh cinnamon stick
- Ice
- Cold water
- Large pitcher
PREPARATION
Put the apple slices on the bottom of the pitcher(save some to put in your glass later) and then drop the cinnamon stick, fill half of the pitcher with ice and then add water. You should keep in mind that this tasty water has a hint of flavor, meaning if you want it to taste stronger, add more apples or slice them thinner.
Drink one glass before your meals. Keep apple-cinnamon water in the fridge not more than 3 days.