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The fame of hibiscus tea started with a diet, which promises quick weight loss. But burning body fat is just one of the many benefits of this tea. Several studies have shown that hibiscus tea offers heart-healthy benefits, such as lowering blood pressure. In one of them, published in The Journal of Nutritionadults with high blood pressure who consumed three 20 ml cups of hibiscus tea daily for six weeks saw a decrease in blood pressure.
Tea facilitates digestion, prevents part of the absorption of carbohydrates and fat from food and temporarily nullifies the fight against fluid retention.
In addition, thanks to certain enzymes and mucilages present in the plant, there are benefits in different areas of the organism: in the stomach, they facilitate digestion; in the intestine, they prevent part of the absorption of carbohydrates and fat from food; and in the kidneys, temporarily annul the action of the antidiuretic hormone, when the body takes advantage of this to get rid of excess fluid. And there’s more: “Hibiscus has vitamin C, which reduces pressure on the blood vessel walls, improving circulation, and calcium, a very important mineral for bones and a facilitator in weight loss, according to recent studies”, says biologist Lúcia Helena Guerra Arantes, from Belo Horizonte.
The popular slimming effect of hibiscus tea comes from the fact that it facilitates digestion, regularizes the bowel and fights liquid retention (in addition to stimulating fat burning). But, after all, what gives hibiscus this power? Above all, the high concentration of anthocyanin – a pigment from the flavonoid family -, which has an antioxidant (removes a good part of free radicals from the scene) and anti-inflammatory (combats cell inflammation, allowing them to fully perform their functions again). Result: “The body stops accumulating toxins – enemy substances that make weight loss difficult”, explains Lucyanna Kalluf, a functional nutritionist specialized in phytotherapy at the Instituto Alpha de Saúde Integral, in São Paulo.
WHAT IS HIBISCUS
Hibiscus is a flower, and the species from which the drink is made is the Hibiscus sabdariffa L.., which has red tones and originates from India and Malaysia . “Hibiscus tea is made from the flowers and buds of the species, which is different from the ornamental tea common in gardens”, warns Maria de Fátima Ramos, homeopathic physician and member of the Brazilian Society of Phytotherapy (Sobrafito). Therefore, she checks the scientific name of the plant on the label.
WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE HIBISCUS TEA
Hibiscus tea is generally considered safe with few side effects. If problems do happen, they tend to occur with overuse of hibiscus supplements. If used in excess, hibiscus capsules, tinctures and powder can cause stomach pain, gas, constipation, nausea, painful urination, headache and ringing in the ears. Even excessive consumption of hibiscus tea can cause transient dizziness and fatigue due to its effect on blood pressure.
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HOW TO PREPARE
Take 1 liter of water to the fire. As soon as the first bubbles start to appear, add 2 tablespoons full of dried hibiscus (or 2 sachets). Turn off the heat, cover and let rest for 5 minutes (10 maximum). Strain afterwards. Avoid heating again so as not to reduce the therapeutic effects of the plant.
IF THE DESIRE IS TO LOSE WEIGHT
Sipping tea throughout the day helps to achieve the aforementioned health benefits. Now, if the intention is to follow a diet to lose weight, here are tips on how to boost the tea and, even, a menu with suggested dishes and even the best time to consume hibiscus tea.
Herbs to speed up the diet: horsetail and alfalfa increase the effects of hibiscus and the result on the waist appears faster. For this, make the tea with 1 liter of water, 1 col. (soup) of hibiscus and…
– 1 col. (soup) horsetail: herb with diuretic action
or
– 1 col. (soup) of alfalfa: herb with antioxidant action
or
– chlorella, seaweed with anti-inflammatory action, sold in tablet or capsule, which can be combined with tea.
FUNCTIONAL MENU WITH HIBISCUS TEA
Nutritionist Lucyanna Kalluf put together a menu with functional foods (they also stimulate the proper functioning of the body), which should be combined with hibiscus tea. Check out:
Half an hour before breakfast
1 glass of detox juice (recipe below)
Breakfast
Option 1: 1 glass (200 ml) of light soy milk with coffee (optional) + 2 pieces of toast (or 1 slice of wholemeal bread) with light margarine + 1 slice of turkey breast (or lean ham or 2 col./tea diet jelly)
Option 2: 1 glass (200 ml) of light soy milk with 1 col. (dessert) light chocolate milk (optional) + Omelet (1 scrambled egg with 2 slices of turkey breast) + fiber mix
Consume 2 col. (soup) in the morning to stimulate the functioning of the intestine. Whisk in detoxifying juice or soy milk or add to fruit for a snack. But, if you prefer, mix it in your dinner soup.
Morning snack
Option 1: 1 medium fruit (apple, pear, red plum) + 2 Brazil nuts + 1 cup of hibiscus tea
Option 2: 1 medium slice of melon (pineapple or watermelon) + 3 almonds + 1 cup of hibiscus tea
Half an hour before lunch
1 cup of hibiscus tea
Lunch
Option 1: Dark green leaf salad (cabbage, arugula, watercress or red lettuce) + 1 medium grilled chicken fillet + 2 tbsp. (soup) brown rice + 1 medium ladle of lentils (or beans) + 1 bowl of gelatin
Option 2: Lettuce, watercress and tomato salad + 1 medium grilled fish fillet + 2 small roasted or boiled potatoes with 1 drizzle of olive oil and oregano + 1 bowl of gelatin
afternoon snack 1
Option 1: 1 fruit (pear, apple, persimmon or tangerine) + 1 cup of hibiscus tea
Option 2: 1 chocolate-free light cereal bar (or 1 dried banana) + 1 cup of hibiscus tea
afternoon snack 2
Option 1: 1 glass of chilled soy milk mixed with 1 tbsp. (dessert) oat bran (or smoothie with 2 black plums) + 1 cup of hibiscus tea
Option 2: 1 pot of soy yogurt + 1 cup of hibiscus tea
Half an hour before dinner
1 cup of hibiscus tea
To have lunch
Functional soup (recipe below) + 1 roasted fruit (apple or banana) with cinnamon
DETOX JUICE RECIPES
cabbage + orange
– Juice of 1 orange
– 1 kale leaf
– ½ cup (100 ml) of water
– ice to taste
Mode of preparation: hit the blender. Drink afterwards. Yield: 1 cup.
lemon + mint
– 1 lemon juice
– ½ cup. fresh mint (tea)
– 1 glass (200 ml) of water
– Ice and sweetener to taste
Mode of preparation: hit the blender. Drink afterwards. Yield: 1 cup.
FUNCTIONAL SOUP
– 1 unpeeled Japanese pumpkin
– 1 bunch of chives
– 2 green peppers
– 3 skinless tomatoes
– 1 bunch of celery (or celery)
– 1 large cabbage (or 1 bunch of kale)
– 1 large onion
– 3 unpeeled carrots
– 1 turnip (or burdock) without skin
– 3 cups. (tea) chopped pod (or fresh pea)
– Light salt, cayenne pepper, curry, parsley and sage to taste
Method of preparation: chop the leaves and vegetables. Place in a pan, cover with water and boil for 10 minutes. Lower the heat keeping the boiling point for 40 minutes. Season to taste. Freeze in portions. If you want, add 2 col. (soup) of brown rice at the time of consumption. Yields 10 servings.
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