Pink drink for gut health

The trendy beverage is helping women boost belly-fat burn by up to 470%! Discover its powerful secret ingredient, then try our DIY version, which costs just pennies to make!

- -BY LISA MAXBAUER

Convenient prebiotic sodas and drink mixes are taking the weight-loss world by storm for their ability to repair damage to the gut and reboot the metabolism for nearly effortless slimming. Once inside the gut, these molecules help boost satiety hormones and function like an all-natural, ultra-affordable Ozempic, says world-renowned gut expert Emeran Mayer, M.D. Here, how to try the easy-breezy summer trend for yourself.

When you're sitting by the pool this summer, instead of sipping pink lemonade, why not opt for a similarly refreshing drink that does double duty by helping you slim thanks to the microscopic power of prebiotics?

For years, research has shown that people who consume at least 30 different plant foods every week prime their gut lining for optimal health and weight management. But who has the time or budget for all that fresh produce? Instead, dieters have found a convenient workaround: using plant-based prebiotic mixes in the form of capsules, sachets, loose powders and even ready-made sodas to get this slimming advantage.

Unlike similar-sounding probiotics (the tiny organisms found in our gut and in foods like yogurt), prebiotics are food for those microbes. The healthy bugs in our gut need these fiber compounds to thrive and boost metabolism. Triple-board certified ob/gyn Anna Cabeca, D.O., says, "prebiotics are fast food for friendly bacteria—and they're transformative for women over 40."