Losing weight isnt easy. Luckily, there are teas and herbal drinks that can aid you, if your goal is to lose weight.These herbal infusions are derived from plants thathelpboost metabolism, control appetite and reduce consumption of high-calorie beverages.
Note that adding sugar to tea can hinder weight loss and cause health issues. Youre better off sweetening your teas with a teaspoon of raw organic honey. Here are 5 healthy tea drinks that will help you lose weight.
This herbal tea is made from leaves of a plant native to South Africa. It has been proven to strengthen the immune system and enhance weight loss. For one thing, rooibos tea infusions containaspalathin, a flavonoid which reduces stress.
This tea also contains antioxidants and minerals that help maintain optimal health. If you dont like caffeine, this is the perfect tea for you since its naturally caffeine-free.
Drinking bilberry herbal tea before meals can help suppress appetite. This herbal drink also helps regulate blood sugar levels and fights inflammation.
You wont need to add sweeteners to this tea since it is naturally sweet. In fact, you can drink it to curb nighttime sugar cravings. Its worth noting that bilberry and rooibos are herbal drinks not from the tea plant, but theyre marketed similarly totea.
Green tea comes from the same plant as white, black and oolong tea. But these teas offer different benefits due to the unique ways they are processed. Various studies have suggested that green teaboosts metabolism and promotes fat loss. Most of green tea benefits are attributed to caffeine and potent antioxidants called catechins.
According to this study, participants who took 690mg of catechins a day (equivalent to 4-5 cups of green tea) for 12 weeks, lost an average of 2 more pounds than those who didnt take catechins. Plus, research shows caffeine can promote weight loss.
Oolong tea can help you lose weight and keep it off. It boosts metabolism and blocks excess calories from being stored as fat. In one study, participants who drank oolong tea lost 6 pounds in 6 weeks.
Replacing sodas and fruit juice with oolong tea will make it easier for you to reach your weight goal.
White tea has been proven to boost metabolism and block formation of new fat cells. This study found that white tea helps break down the fat cells in your body.
In another study, participants reduced their waistlines by 10 percent after drinking white tea every day for 12 weeks. Aim to drink 2 cups of white tea a day.
Which tea has helped you lose weight?
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