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Ingredients (1 serving):
½ tsp ground cinnamon (Ceylon preferred for milder flavor and potentially fewer coumarin concerns)
1 tsp raw, unpasteurized honey
1 glass (250–300 ml) cold or room-temperature water
Optional: Squeeze of fresh lemon for extra vitamin C and brightness
How to Make It:
Add cinnamon and honey to the water.
Stir vigorously until well combined (cold/room-temp water helps preserve honey’s enzymes and nutrients).
Add lemon if desired for flavor.
Drink slowly.
When to Drink: 30–60 minutes before bed — perfect for curbing late-night hunger and supporting stable overnight blood sugar.
Tip: Use raw, unpasteurized honey (available at local Tunis markets or health shops) for maximum antioxidants. Avoid hot water to preserve honey’s beneficial enzymes.
6. Artichoke Water
Homemade Drinks That Burn Fat While Sleeping
Artichoke (particularly the leaves) contains cynarin along with other chemicals that have been studied for their roles in liver support, bile production, and reducing inflammation/oxidative stress in the liver. There are animal and some human data showing benefits of improving lipid levels, lowering liver enzymes in cases of fatty liver disease, and other metabolic effects from artichoke leaf extract, which could help improve fat metabolism and decrease bloating/water retention indirectly. Simply drinking water from fresh artichokes is a mild way to go back to your roots and get hydrated with some mild benefits to digestion/liver function, without any calories.
Ingredients (makes ~1 liter – prepare in batches):
1–2 fresh artichokes (or 1–2 tbsp dried artichoke leaves if fresh unavailable)
1 liter water
How to Make It:
If using fresh artichokes: Rinse well, cut into quarters, and remove the fuzzy choke if present.
Place artichokes (or dried leaves) in a pot with 1 liter water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes.