While dieting, it is important to drink a lot of water. Drinking water-based green tea drinks such as Lipton green tea is a great way to get the necessary fluids to help in losing weight. According to an article published in "Health Castle" by Gloria Tsang, using brewed Lipton green tea as a diet beverage gives you antioxidants that destroy cell-damaging cells. Whether you serve it hot or cold, many recipes using Lipton green tea will help you lose weight.
Green Tea Smoothie
It is easy to make a green tea diet smoothie with just 100 calories. Made from Lipton teabags, this green tea diet drink will quench thirst and help dieters with the challenge of weight loss. To make a green tea diet smoothie, simply place a teabag in water and boil. Cool, squeeze and remove teabag from cup. Place 1 cup cooled tea in a blender; add a pinch of cinnamon and 3/4 cup of blueberry yogurt. Mix in blender on blend setting for one minute until thoroughly blended. Pour over ice cubes and serve for a filling weight-loss drink.
Green Tea Dressing
Making green tea dressing is another easy way for dieters to get the robust flavor and the many benefits of the antioxidants found in tea. Place 1 cup of cooled tea into a 4-cup measuring cup and add 2 cups vinegar and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Using a small whisk, mix briskly to blend all ingredients fully; add salt, pepper and oregano to taste. Promptly pour the tea mixture into a large bowl filled with 4 cups of fresh spring greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and onion. This slimming salad dressing recipe makes enough to serve four people, with about 75 calories per 1 tablespoon serving.
Cider Green Tea
To make cider green tea, begin by steeping 4 teabags of Lipton green tea on the stove in 4 cups of water. When it is boiling, turn off the stove and cool until it is room temperature. Add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, then add 4 cups of natural apple cider. This healthful drink is great for fall or winter to take the chill off the day. It is also a fragrant, festive beverage for the winter holidays. The green tea and cinnamon in this recipe increases metabolism, while the cider provides fiber for weight loss. This recipe serves four, is just 120 calories per serving, and may be served hot or cold.
Apple Cinnamon Tea
Apple cinnamon green tea is similar to cider green tea, except that rather than apple cider, a fresh, cut-up apple slice is added to the brewed Lipton green tea for flavor. Served hot or cold, this soothing drink is appropriate for dieters any time of day, from breakfast to bedtime, and is about 20 calories.
Rejuvenating Green Tea
Rejuvenating tea made with Lipton Green Tea bags is an innovative way to drink water and cleanse the palate. To make this drink, fill a pitcher with 4 cups of brewed, cooled Lipton tea and add 4 cups of cold water. Cut up strawberries, and add them and 1 cup of blueberries to the pitcher and stir. Refrigerate overnight. This flavor-filled, easy weight-loss recipe serves four and is about 10 calories per serving.
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