Breakfast is the most important meal of the day; it helps you fulfill metabolic functions, gain energy, and obtain the necessary nutrients to keep you active, says the European Food Information Council (EUFIC).

To start your day with vitality, you can include natural drinks, which, besides being a source of vitamins, minerals, and detoxifiers, help you control anxiety and boost metabolism.

Start your day healthily

1. Chai Tea. This drink is recommended for weight loss as it contains black pepper, which helps you metabolize fats and prevents their accumulation. You can mix it with water.

It has antioxidant properties and improves digestion thanks to ingredients like black tea, ginger, clove, and pepper. A study from the Archives of Internal Medicine states that drinking two cups of chai tea daily reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 35%.

2. Green Tea. Research from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul indicates that drinking green tea helps with weight loss because it contains EGCG, a compound that limits the absorption of fat in the body.

It is a source of natural antioxidants, while also helping to speed up your metabolism, allowing you to lose weight faster.

3. Rice Milk. It is an excellent option to have in the mornings, especially if you are lactose intolerant. This drink is recommended for weight loss because it is plant-based, regulates intestinal balance, is low in sodium, and contains no fat.

Rice milk is effective in treating obesity issues, reduces cholesterol levels, and prevents cardiovascular diseases.

4. Coffee. It is a low-calorie drink, which helps with weight loss, according to the University of Georgia. Additionally, due to its thermogenic effect, it allows for the elimination of fat accumulated around the waist.

Due to the caffeine it contains, drinking a cup of coffee stimulates the central nervous system, boosts your body's metabolic activity, and increases the oxidation of fatty acids.

5. Nopal and Pineapple Juice. Nopal is a source of fiber, is purifying and diuretic. It is ideal for weight loss because it helps eliminate fats and toxins. It also lowers blood glucose levels, reduces cholesterol, and triglycerides.

Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down proteins to aid digestion, according to The Huffington Post.

In a study, researchers from New Zealand and the United States confirm that low-calorie foods and drinks help control the body's caloric intake to maintain an ideal weight.

Given all the benefits that natural drinks provide, it is advisable to include them in your daily breakfast; just be mindful of the amount of sugar you use to sweeten them. To lose weight, it is important to exercise regularly and maintain a balanced diet.

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