Herbal teas are caffeine free and have been used for medicinal and for healing purposes, originally in China and India, for centuries. Herbal tea, also called Tisanes, is made with floral herbs such as rosebud and chrysanthemum. It is sometimes used interchangeably with green tea, another natural tea used in Chinese medicine. Green tea is used by some for promotion of cardiac health and digestion, assists in treatment of cancer and stabilization of blood glucose as well as liver disease, enhancement of cognitive processes, and weight loss. Overall, the benefits of consuming tea extracts to lose weight is undeniable and vitally important to overall health.
How to Get a Flat Stomach with Herbal Teas
Step 1
Select from herbal or green tea and immerse tea bag in a cup of hot water. Add 1 tsp. of lemon juice. The darker the tea water, the stronger the tea extracts. Herbal tea is specifically recognized for its soothing, healing qualities and is sometimes also used to naturally promote digestion, weight loss and sleep and for anxiety. However, according to the University of Maryland, "clinical studies suggest that green tea extract may boost metabolism and help burn fat." Green tea contains polyphenols, also known as catechins, responsible for the fat-burning effect associated with green tea and in the promotion of weight loss.
Step 2
Carefully monitoring daily intake while removing fats, breads, sweets and empty calories from the diet, will promote improved health and aid in overall weight loss. This is of primary importance in losing weight because decreasing and eliminating "empty foods" from the diet will decrease calorie intake, thereby increasing the overall quality of the foods and nutrients consumed. Also be sure to include herbal or green tea with lemon juice after meals to aid in digestion and enhanced metabolism and subsequently weight loss.
Step 3
Working toward having a flat stomach involves a diligent combination of diet and exercise. There is no easier way to lose weight than through careful dietary planning and a regular exercise schedule. For example, alternating cardio exercise, such as walking uphill on the treadmill for 20 minutes or walking or running steps with doing five daily sets of ten sit-ups and leg raises will provide the metabolic edge needed to drop the weight desired.
Be sure to check the calendar in 3 to 4 weeks to monitor and document your weight loss. For extra motivation, it may be even more advantageous to work on this diet and exercise program with a friend.
Things You'll Need
- Herbal tea or green tea bags
- Lemon juice
- Water
- Cup
- Exercise mat
- Calendar
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