Your abdominal area is the unhealthiest place in the body to store extra fat because it surrounds many of your internal organs, including your stomach, liver and gallbladder, and impairs their ability to function properly. Too much belly fat can also lead to chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. You can replace sugary sodas with tea and notice almost immediate benefits. The reduced caloric intake alone is very beneficial. It would be a good idea to add these herbal teas to your current weight loss program. A healthy diet, good exercise, and herbal teas are an excellent addition to any weight loss plan for small to moderate burn belly fat program. Here are five herbal teas that are ideal supplements to diet and exercise when trying to lose belly fat.
1-Licorice-Cinnamon-Peppermint Tea
A recent human study found that Licorice may reduce belly fat. Another study found that a topical preparation of glycyrrhetinic acid (a component of licorice) could reduce the thickness of fat in the thighs in humans. Taking large amounts and extensive use for longer times of this herb causes many side effects. Licorice root can be used alone, or added to other herbs in tea blends to sweeten them with zero calories, it’s better for your flat stomach drunk in tea form than eaten as sugary confectionary. Make licorice root tea at home to enjoy a sweet-flavored, hot beverage with potential health benefits. The root of the licorice plant used for tea preparation is either peeled or unpeeled and comes chopped in small pieces. It's a naturally caffeine-free, herbal tea with a subtle licorice flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1gm / ¼ tsp dried Licorice root powder
- 1 gm ¼ tsp Cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp dried or 5-7 fresh Peppermint leaves
- Honey, maple syrup, or stevia to taste
Directions
Steep all ingredients in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes put the lid on the cup. Strain tea and Stir in honey until dissolved. Take a cup of licorice daily, one week out of every month for up to three months.
It may come as a surprise to you but Golden Shower tree fruit can help you lose belly fat. Golden Shower tree fruit pulp is a very safe laxative. Fruits are sweet in taste and can be use as a tasty flat stomach drunk in tea form.
Ingredients
- Golden Shower tree (Amaltas) fruit pulp: one teaspoon
- Water: 1 ½ cup
- Honey, maple syrup, or stevia to taste
Directions
Boil Golden Shower tree fruit pulp in water for 5-10 minutes put the lid on the cup allowing the herb to infuse into the water. Pour your delicious herbal tea into a clean cup, through a tea strainer stir in honey until dissolved and drink hot for 40 days daily.
3-Green tea- Lemon Juice- Mint
Several studies suggest green tea may promote weight loss by stimulating the body to burn abdominal fat. Green tea contains catechins, a type of phytochemical that may briefly affect the metabolism. It is known for helping many dieters lose fat quicker than usual when consumed 3 times a day (once before or after each meal). Green tea is a fat burner drink which can help lose extra belly fat with ease!
Ingredients
- Green tea bag, leaves or pearls (about 1-2 tsp / 2-4 grams of tea per cup of water)
- Hot water: 1 cup
- Mint or Basil leaves (5-6 leaves)
- Lemon Juice: 1/2 tsp
- Honey, maple syrup, or stevia to taste
Directions
Steep tea bag, leaves or pearls and Mint or Basil leaves in a cup of boiling water for 5-10 minutes put the lid on the cup. Strain tea and stir in honey and lemon juice until dissolved. OR Fill a kettle with cold water and soak green tea leaves and add lemon juice in it leave it overnight next morning bring to a boil by adding mint or basil leaves after unplugging the kettle, allow it to steep for up to 3 minutes now strain tea and stir in honey until dissolved and then drink it on an empty stomach in the morning.
4-Oolong / Wu-Long- Cinnamon Tea
Research reveals that oolong; a semi-fermented tea may have a stronger effect than even green tea. Its unique catechin (an antioxidant) and caffeine combination reduce the accumulation of fat and raises your metabolism for up to 2 hours after drinking it. There is a very special strand of Oolong called Wu-Long contains the polyphenols content that help block fat-building enzymes. Studies have shown that drinking oolong tea has led to sustained weight loss and a smaller waist size. It could also reduce the thickness of fat in the thighs and hips. The effects of cinnamon have been found to work better on abdominal fat than anywhere else in the body.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp loose-leaf Oolong tea or Oolong tea bag
- ½ inch piece of Cinnamon bark
- 1 cup Water
- Honey, maple syrup, or stevia to taste
Directions
Steep the tea and cinnamon in a cup of boiling water for 5-10 minutes put the lid on the cup. Remove the tea bags or leaves and stir in honey until dissolved. About two cups per day is recommended.
5-Cumin seeds-Coriander seeds-Fennel seeds Tea
Cumin is fat busting by nature and burns fats from the abdominal area at a rapid rate. In fact, Cumin can improve your body’s fat burning ability by 25 percent. Fennel seeds have an ancient reputation as a weight loss aid still holds up today. Coriander has been found to work wonders for obese and diabetic people. It helps in the reduction of fats and thus aids weight loss. When eaten fresh and raw, coriander tremendously reduces sugar level and Lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and raises good cholesterol (HDL).
Ingredients
- Cumin seeds
- Coriander seeds
- Fennel seeds
- Honey to taste
Directions
Make a fine powder of Cumin seeds, Coriander seeds and Fennel seeds in same quantity save it in a vessel. Boil ¼ tsp of powder in a cup of water for 5 minutes put the lid on. Strain tea and stir in honey until dissolved. Drink hot 1-2 cups for 2 weeks daily or until required results.
6-Roasted Dandelion Root-Cinnamon-Mint Tea
Roasted Dandelion root Tea may beat belly fat. Dandelion is a natural diuretic (a substance the makes you urinate more often). This is how it causes weight loss. However, since most weight gain is due to fat accumulation, the weight loss effect of dandelion is mostly seen when the weight gain is caused by water retained in the body especially due to edematous bloating. The dandelion root increases liver function, which flushes toxins and excess water from the belly area and in turn gives you a flatter tummy. The effects of cinnamon have been found to work better on abdominal fat than anywhere else in the body.
Ingredients
- 1 heaping tsp roasted Dandelion root powder or 1tbs roasted Dandelion root
- ½ inch thick piece minced, fresh Ginger
- 1 Cardamom seeds
- ½ inch piece of Cinnamon bark
- Mint (5-6 leaves)
- 8 oz / 1cup Water
- Honey, maple syrup, or stevia to taste
Directions
Combine all ingredients except honey and bring to a boil. Continue boiling for five to ten minutes. Strain, add honey until dissolved. Just 2-4 cups a day by adding crushed mint leaves you could lose two or more pounds in 10-14 days does the trick.
Precautions
- Dandelion has been known to cause allergic reactions. People who are allergic to ragweed and related plants (daisies, chrysanthemums, and marigolds) are likely to be allergic to dandelion so prolonged usage should be avoided.
- Never dig up dandelion plants from an unfamiliar park or neighborhood lawn. Unless you know otherwise, it's safest to assume the area in which the dandelions are growing has been treated with pesticides.
- Talk to your physician about possible interactions with prescriptions or pre-existing conditions. For example, because dandelion stimulates bile, people with blocked bile ducts or gall bladder issues may need to avoid the herb.
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