4 Bedtime Drinks That Burn Fat And Help You Sleep Better at Night

" \n There\u2019s no arguing that obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the US. A simple walk down any American street reveals that as many as 75 percent of the people are\u00a0overweight.\u00a0 That\u2019s 2 out of every 3 people! \u00a0And what\u2019s worse, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 33 percent of these people are obese \n \n\n \n Bedtime Drinks \n \n\n \n What is not as apparent, however, is that insomnia and other sleep disturbances have also reached epidemic levels. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 50-70 million US adults have\u00a0sleep or wakefulness disorders.\u00a0 That\u2019s about 1 in 3 American adults that are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis .\u00a0 This, coincidently, is about the same percentage of people who suffer from\u00a0obesity. \u00a0Is this just a coincidence? Researchers say no. \n \n\n \n The Sleep\/Weight Connection \n \n\n \n According to the CDC, there has been a significant increase in hospital discharges for a number of obesity-related medical conditions. Discharges for sleep apnea alone have increased 436 percent! And that\u2019s just in\u00a0children. \n \n\n \n An estimated 18 million American adults have\u00a0sleep apnea, a condition often associated with excess weight. And the reason is simple according to researchers. As you gain weight, especially in your trunk and neck area, the risk of sleep-disordered breathing increases because of compromised respiratory function, which makes it harder to breathe. \n \n\n \n It\u2019s A Two-Way-Street \n \n\n \n The problem is that obesity not only contributes to sleep problems like sleep apnea,\u00a0 but\u00a0sleep problems\u00a0can also contribute to obesity. \u00a0It\u2019s is vicious cycle. And scientists at the University of Chicago have further shown that when you build up a \u201csleep debt\u201d over a matter of days, it can actually impair your metabolism and disrupt your hormone levels. This, in turn, affects your ability to process glucose (sugar) in your blood, which can eventually lead to\u00a0diabetes\u00a0among other serious health issues. \n \n\n \n Another study shows that\u00a0short sleepers\u00a0(people who get less than 6 hours a night) experience hormonal changes such increased cortisol levels that can affect their future body weight and impair long-term health. In fact, these people need to make 30 percent more insulin than normal sleepers according to the study. \n \n\n \n Elevated blood sugar levels ultimately lead to\u00a0insulin overproduction\u00a0and eventually insulin resistance, which is the starting point of obesity in most cases. We also know that high levels of the stress hormone cortisol increases visceral fat. Researchers call this whole phenomenon \u201cthe royal route to obesity.\u201d \n \n\n \n What if there was a simple way to fight both your\u00a0insomnia\u00a0and help you lose weight, all while you sleep? Well, there is.\u00a0 These 4 nighttime fat-burning drinks contain a number of natural ingredients that target your metabolism, help y ou relax and even keep you feeling full so you stop\u00a0snacking\u00a0before bed \u2014the number one behavior guaranteed to pack on the pounds. \n \n\n \n 1.\u00a0Apple Psyllium Drink \n \n\n \n Apple Psyllium Drink \n \n\n \n Ingredients: \n \n\n \n 1 apple 1 cup cold water 2 tsp pure, 100 percent psyllium husk\/powder \u00bc tsp\u00a0cinnamon \n \n\n \n Instructions: \n \n\n \n Cut up the apple with the skin on and blend it with water until smooth. Pour the mixture into a large cup and stir in the psyllium husk and cinnamon powder. Drink immediately because the psyllium will thicken. Drink another glass of plain water as soon as you finish the apple drink. \n \n\n \n How it helps: \n \n\n \n Apple\u2014 Apple pectin limits the absorption of fat from your guts and makes it easier for your body to break down fats into fatty acids. Antioxidants like\u00a0quercetin\u00a0in apples can help reduce oxidative damage and associated inflammation. A 2003 study also shows that eating three apples daily contributes to weight loss. \n \n\n \n Psyllium \u2014Psyllium husk is an edible soluble\u00a0fiber\u00a0and\u00a0prebiotic. Once ingested, psyllium expands to form a gel-like mass by drawing water in from your colon. It helps to move waste out of your\u00a0colon\u00a0more quickly and efficiently. Apart from the known positive effects on your heart and cholesterol levels, studies also show psyllium improves glucose levels in diabetics. \n \n\n \n Cinnamon \u2014this popular spice helps regulate blood sugar levels. It also boosts your metabolism and even helps to burn belly fat while reducing your appetite! \n \n\n \n NOTE: \u00a0Psyllium husk can reduce the absorption of some\u00a0medications\u00a0and nutrients in foods, so only drink this within 2 hours of taking any medications or meals. \n \n\n \n 2. Cherry Aloe Vera Drink \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Ingredients: \n \n\n \n 2-4 oz.\u00a0tart cherry\u00a0juice 1 oz. aloe vera juice cold water \n \n\n \n Instructions: \n \n\n \n Mix the cherry juice and aloe vera together in an 8 oz. glass Add the cold water Mix well and drink \n \n\n \n How it helps: \n \n\n \n Tart cherry juice \u2014Studies show that tart cherry juice produces significant reductions in insomnia severity. Another study even shows that it can increase\u00a0melatonin\u00a0levels, which improves your sleep duration and quality. \n \n\n \n Aloe vera gel \u2014Aloe leaves secrete a powerful clear gel filled with 75 potentially active constituents, including vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, lignin, saponins, and amino acids. This ancient plant also contains a variety of antioxidants as well as 6\u00a0antiseptic agents\u00a0that inhibit bacteria growth that can cause infections and inflammation. \n \n\n \n Aloe vera\u00a0is a widely used traditional remedy for\u00a0diabetes. More recent studies confirm it can help regulate blood glucose levels. It is also shown to help with weight loss. \n \n\n \n NOTE: Aloe is a known laxative so be careful how much you drink. \n \n\n \n 3. Cucumber Lemon Ginger Drink \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Ingredients: \n \n\n \n 5-10 slices of\u00a0cucumber\u00a0with skin (or a full cucumber if you like a thick drink) 1 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger 6 oz. water 1 lemon freshly squeezed A pinch ofHimalayan pink salt\u00a0(optional) \n \n\n \n Instructions: \n \n\n \n Blend cucumber and grated ginger with water until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice and the salt Mix well and drink \n \n\n \n How it helps: \n \n\n \n Cucumber \u2014this low-calorie vegetable is amazingly high in soluble fiber, which binds with the fatty acids that result when you eat fats. It then helps to remove them, which reduces the total fat intake from your digestive tract. Cucumbers are also a powerful\u00a0detoxifier\u00a0for your liver and a natural diuretic, which means they can help your body produce more urine to carry out toxins and wastes. \n \n\n \n Like lemons, cucumbers are one of the\u00a0top\u00a0alkaline foods\u00a0and can help\u00a0balance your body\u2019s pH leveland counteract the effects of an acidic diet. \n \n\n \n Ginger \u2014while\u00a0ginger\u00a0is most widely known for its powerful digestive properties, numerous studies show it is effective for diabetes and glucose regulation. It is also a powerful anti-inflammatory and can even help suppress cortisol levels and burn fat according to studies. \n \n\n \n Lemon juice \u2014Lemons\u00a0are amazing detoxifiers. They help alkalinize your body, which also helps kill bacteria and viruses, as well as benefit your bone health and reduce muscle wasting, decrease your chances of hypertension and strokes, improve your cardiovascular health, and even improve your memory. \n \n\n \n Although there are not many studies on lemon\u2019s ability to help weight loss, one animal study does show it can significantly reduce weight gain from a high-fat diet. \n \n\n \n 4. Warm Milk And Nutmeg Drink \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Ingredients: \n \n\n \n 1 cup full-fat organic\u00a0cow\u2019s milk\u00a0or non-dairy milk 1-2 tsp honey A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (not more than 1\/8 of a teaspoon) \n \n\n \n Directions: \n \n\n \n Heat the milk and then cool until tepid. Mix in the honey and grated nutmeg Drink immediately. \n \n\n \n How it helps: \n \n\n \n Milk \u2014\u00a0despite common conventional views that whole milk is fattening, a 2013 review\u00a0published in the\u00a0 European Journal of Nutrition \u00a0reports that 11 out of 16 studies prove it is not. In fact, regular consumption of milk may actually help prevent weight gain. Milk also contains tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes sleep. \n \n\n \n Honey \u2014 Honey can promote relaxation and help ease you into a\u00a0restful sleep. The natural sugar in honey raises your insulin slightly and allows tryptophan to enter your brain more easily, which is why taking a spoonful of honey before bed can help you get a restful sleep. \n \n\n \n Nutmeg \u2014nutmeg is a popular home remedy for insomnia, especially in warm\u00a0milk.\u00a0Nutmeg\u00a0is rich in magnesium, an essential mineral your body needs to reduce nerve tension. It also stimulates the release of serotonin, which changes to melatonin in your brain to induce\u00a0sleep. \n \n\n \n Studies also show nutmeg actually contains trace elements of narcotics that can help release various neurotransmitters that induce relaxation and sleep. Nutmeg also has a known thermogenic effect that essentially fires up your metabolism to burn extra fat while you sleep. \n \n\n \n \n "

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