What's not to love about tea? There has been a great deal of media attention lately on tea as a weight loss aid. First of all, there is no magic tea. It's really what works for YOU. Here is the concept in a nutshell, what you already know.
Lower your caloric intake, Increase your metabolism.
Of course, we all know that diet and excersize is the key to weight loss, but how does tea help?
Basically, anytime you can consistently shave off some calories of your daily intake, you are accomplishing the above, right? Combine that with a little caffeine to help boost the metabolism, and the health properties of the various teas and herbs, and there ya go.
You might want to begin simply using our dessert teas as craving-curbers. Many people are pleasantly surprised that because loose leaf tea has so much flavor and (some) are naturally sweet, they dont need to add sugar. I prefer my dessert teas with a splash of milk to further enhance the flavor and body. There are countless customers who have tried these teas and been just shocked how fabulous they are!
Now find more of your favorite flavors...maybe fruits, spices or nuts with a comforting, sentimental memory. Did you pick blackberries by the side of the road when you were a child? Did your mother brew Mulling Spices during the holidays? Add those teas into your daily routine (hot or iced), in flavors you will look forward to. As you work your way up to several cups of tea a day, guess what...you are increasing your metabolism (if you select teas with some caffeine), hydrating your body in a refreshing way that you enjoy, as well as giving yourself a boost of antioxidants and more.
Disclaimer: Of course, before you make a drastic change in your diet, and/or have sensitive health issues, you should talk with your doctor before incorporating tea into your daily routine. We just want to share some ideas on how tea can work for you to reduce your caloric intake and increase your metabolism for weight loss.