3-herb tea diet loses 6 kilos in 1 month –

The three-herb tea diet warms the body, comforts the stomach and helps eliminate the kilos that made you insecure when investing in those jeans. The secret is to drink three to four cups of an infusion prepared with thermogenic herbs (they accelerate metabolism, favoring fat burning), detoxifiers (eliminate toxins, leaving the body less resistant to weight loss) and diuretics (avoid fluid retention , contributing to a flat stomach). Thus, you fight excess weight in several ways and enhance the result of the 1200-calorie menu that accompanies this diet.

Before you’re tempted to add more than three herbs to the same cup, beware: this is a safe measure. “The use of many plants causes them to enter into competition, reducing the effect of each other. And the objective is exactly the opposite: to allow them to work in synergy, increasing the slimming effect of the tea”, explains phytotherapist and nutritionist Vanderli Marchiori, from VM Nutrição e Phytotherapy, in São Paulo. Another important procedure: “Always try to buy herbs in specialized stores, which guarantee the correct handling and storage of the plants.” But you can combine them to your liking – to do so, consult the box Herbs that will dry excesses and choose one from each group.

One more note for the success of the diet: keep the same mix of herbs for three days. “Plants need this time so that they can act efficiently in the organism and, then, accelerate weight loss”, guides Vanderli. Then change the combination to create a new stimulus and avoid any risk of toxicity. “Although they have no contraindications, you shouldn’t use any herb for a very long period.” Even so, there will be no shortage of options for you to vary your tea. So, put the water on to boil and spend a lean winter – no excess around your waist!

The herbs that will dry the excesses:
Choose an herb from each group and prepare your slimming tea. Remember: if the same mixture for three days. After that, make a new combination.

Thermogenics: fat burning effect

They make the metabolism work faster, increasing the burning of calories and, consequently, fat. Some also have lipolytic action (they break down the fat molecule already accumulated in the body), in addition to reducing cholesterol levels.

Bilberry (Pneumus boldus), gorse (Baccharis trimera), green, white and red tea (Camellia sinensis), bitter orange peel (Citrus aurantium), fucus (Fucus vesiculosus), guacatonga (Caesaria sylvestris), hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) and sarsaparilla (Smilax spp).

Detoxifying: cleansing action

They capture and eliminate through the urine the fat and toxins left over from the metabolic process – circulating in excess in the body, these substances disrupt the proper functioning of the lymphatic system and hinder weight loss. The herbs in this group also reduce the formation of gases, preventing the feeling of a swollen and bulky belly.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), burdock (Arctium lappa), chamomile (Matricaria recotita), lemongrass (Cymbopogum citrate), holy thistle or milk thistle (Carduus sanctus), centella (Centella asiatica), coriander (Coriander spp), dandelion (Taraxicum officinalis), fennel (Pinpinella anisum), hawthorn (Maytenus ilicifolia), mint (Mentha piperita) and sage (Salvia officinalis).

See also: Hibiscus tea diet eliminates up to 4 kilos in 15 days

Diuretics: end of water retention

They favor the work of the kidneys in filtering the lymph (liquid that carries impurities out of the body). This facilitates the elimination of toxins through the urine, fighting swelling and helping the body to respond better to the diet.

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), borage (Borago officinalis), corn hair (Zea mays), horsetail (Equisetum arvense), stonebreaker (Phyllantus niruri) and seven sangrias (Cuphea balsamona).

5 good combinations
If you are in doubt about choosing herbs, follow the suggestions of nutritionist and phytotherapist Lucyanna Kalluf, from the Institute of Personalized Prevention, in São Paulo.

1. White tea + hibiscus + carqueja: the mix exerts a detoxifying action, eliminating toxins and fat, in addition to improving the functioning of the intestine. And all this makes you lose weight.

2. Dandelion + Spark + Alfalfa: With a high diuretic power, it drains excess fluid and helps to sweep out the toxins that, in excess, make you accumulate weight.

3. Green tea + boldo + horsetail: potent thermogenic, accelerates fat burning. It also assists in cleaning toxins, making the body respond better to the diet.

4. Carqueja + spark + horsetail: it has a diuretic effect, as it improves the functioning of the liver. This helps to deflate quickly, leaving the belly flatter.

5. Dandelion + green tea + hibiscus: accelerates fat burning, in addition to improving sugar and fat metabolism. With this, it prevents these substances from collaborating to increase the waist.

Boil and smother
Preparing tea the right way is essential to make the drink tastier and more efficient against fat. Follow the step by step:

Place the herbs (1 tablespoon each, with the exception of green tea which should be used in smaller quantities: only 1 dessert spoon) in a glass or porcelain container. Metals such as stainless steel or aluminum negatively interfere with the properties of tea. In a separate pan, bring 1 liter of water to the boil and, as soon as it starts to boil, pour it over the herbs. Cover with a lid or saucer for 10 minutes. Strain and drink hot or cold between meals.

Make only the amount of tea you will consume in the day. From one day to the next, the drink loses its phytochemical properties and fails to promote the expected effects.

Light meals + tea = fit body
You can repeat this 1200 calorie menu for a month, combining meals however you like. And don’t forget the tea – drink 3 to 4 cups a day (750 ml to 1 liter maximum) between meals. It will be much easier to put the scales down, even in winter!