The milk we add to our tea and coffee, or chocolate drink is full of calories, and if it is dairy milk you are using, it goes without saying, if it is supposed to fatten baby calves how does it know it is not supposed to fatten us? All things in moderation I say, and if you enjoy a regular cuppa, so be it. But by switching just one cup of regular black tea a day for a cup of herbal tea, you'll be sure to notice the benefits.
Herb teas are without caffeine, unlike tea and coffee, which is a stimulant and the trouble with drinking a stimulant, is that it stimulates you! And once stimulated, you know you've just got to have more. So caffeine and fat aside what are the other advantages of drinking herbal tea?
4 More Good Reasons to Drink Herbal Tea
Build a healthy Immune System
Some fruit teas are rich in vitamins, especially the red ones; enjoy refreshing rosehip, hibiscus and raspberry. These teas also contain flavonoids, these properties help build a healthy immune system, repairing damaged tissue and help fight against common viruses like colds and flu.
Reduce Stress
Herbal teas such as Chamomile, Valerian, Jasmine and Lavender will soothe your mind and body. Don't just think of these teas for getting a good night's sleep; use them for relaxing in the day, this will also give you a lift, it might sound contrary, but these natural wonders have a energy balancing effect on the body. Naturally occurring calming properties are found in many herbal teas which lower stress levels, and just the smell of some of them can make you feel giddy!
Improve Digestion
Peppermint leaves have been used for centuries to relieve indigestion and heartburn. Drinking peppermint (a few fresh leaves from your garden, added to a mug of boiling water will do), fennel, parsley, all will help with colic, wind, and the very discomfort of any digestive problems. Even if you don't suffer from digestive issues, these teas will help your food absorb, keeping you right on track.
Strike Back at Ageing
Anti-oxidants are good for us, and an inexpensive way to get them into us: is drinking herbal teas. Whether it a humble herb straight from your garden or a shop bought tea bag, herbs are full of anti-ageing properties. Ginger, oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, all great ways to get those 'free radicals' under control.
So if you are looking to cut the fat, add some interest in your life by way of an amazing health giving drink, or looking for a change from the usual cuppa, why not switch to a tasty, satisfying, nutritious herbal tea drink? The benefits are enormous; herbal tea really can help you lose weight; drinking herbal green tea will not only keep you hydrated but will suppress your desire to snack. Adding herbal tea to your daily diet will add variety to your life, as well as keeping you feeling young, stress free and relaxed.
