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8 drinks that help with weight loss

Could the secret to losing weight be in your glass? You bet! Kick-start your summer health routine by sipping yourself slimmer.

Madeline Cravit; Consulting expert Rebecca Preszler Updated June 25, 2014

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1. Sip something spicy

Rev your metabolism with a dash or two of cayenne pepper. "The active ingredient, capsaicin, improves digestion and speeds up metabolism by stimulating proteins that break down fat," says Rebecca Preszler, creator of the Total Cleanse. Add a pinch to hot cocoa, savoury cocktails, veggie juice or bloat-busting hot water with lemon.

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