A complete breakfast consists of a nutritious meal and a refreshing beverage to start the day. However, if you're trying to lose weight, you should be extremely cautious about what you eat and drink first thing in the morning. Calories can be found in both the food you eat and the drinks you consume (other than water). Adding a low-calorie, nutritious drink to your morning meal will assist enhance metabolism and aid fat-burning. While we all have a favourite morning beverage, there are a few that are preferable when you're trying to lose weight. 

Coffee 

Most people's favourite morning beverage is coffee, and there's nothing wrong with starting your day with a cup of caffeine as long as you prepare it properly. When it comes to losing weight, only drink black coffee without sugar. Adding sugar and milk to a cup of coffee can significantly raise the calorie count, thereby compromising your daily diet. Limit your daily coffee consumption to two cups. Otherwise, you'll have to cope with the negative consequences of too much caffeine, such as insomnia, dehydration, and bloating. 

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 Infused Water 

Infused water is another excellent morning beverage. In the case of infused water, there are so many different cocktails to try. You can play with the recipe by adding lemon and mint or cinnamon and apple. All of these foods, including mint, spices, and lemon, have fat-burning effects. They can also help you stay hydrated by boosting your immunity and keeping you satisfied for longer. 

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Green Tea 

Weight watchers are quite fond of green tea for many reasons, especially when trying to lose weight. It is suggested that this drink can increase your performance when exercising as well as speed up the fat-burning process. It is catechins, the main component of this drink, that is responsible for all its health benefits. You can also have hibiscus tea or oolong tea as herbal brews. Make sure to use loose leaves, not tea bags, to reap the most benefits. 

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 Fruit and Vegetable Juice 

You can get a lot of nutrients from a glass of freshly squeezed fruit or vegetable juice. Juices are low in calories and can help you lose weight. You may also make a fresh glass of juice by combining vegetables and fruits. A glass of juice first thing in the morning can aid to speed up the fat-burning process and keep you satisfied until your next meal. 

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Smoothies 

Even a fruit and nut smoothie can be used as a complete breakfast. It provides you with the benefits of milk, fruits, and nuts, as well as other nutritious foods. You can receive all the nutrients you need for a healthy weight loss by drinking a glass of smoothie. If you want to enhance your protein intake while exercising, you can add protein powder to it.     

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