These refreshers from celebrity trainers Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott will help you rehydrate post-workout and rev up fat-burning.
These refreshers from celebrity trainers Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott will help you rehydrate post-workout and rev up fat-burning.
SPICY MANGO LEMONADE
The cayenne pepper helps boost metabolism, and the coconut water replaces the electrolytes lost through sweat, says registered dietitian Lori Zanini, who is based in the US.
> 240ml coconut water
> ½ cup chopped mango
> Juice of a lemon
> ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Blend coconut water, mango and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in cayenne pepper.
(102 calories)
GINGER-LIME CHIA DRINK
Chia seeds may help blast belly fat. They’re also packed with fibre – 5g per tablespoon – to keep you full.
> 1 tsp honey
> 1 cup water
> 1 tsp grated ginger
> Juice of 2 limes
> 1 tbsp chia seeds
> Fresh mint, for garnish (optional)
Stir together honey, water, ginger, lime juice and chia seeds. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Garnish with mint, if desired.
(98 calories)
GRAPEFRUIT-BASIL SLUSHIE
Research shows that the flavonoids in grapefruit may act as a natural fat burner, Lori says.
> Juice of a medium grapefruit
> 1 basil leaf, plus more for garnish
> 2 cups ice
Blend juice, basil and ice until smooth. Garnish with additional basil.
(104 calories)
