Slimming allies: 6 thermogenic teas to test –

Have you heard about thermogenic teas? They are rich in substances that increase the body’s thermogenesis, that is, they produce heat, accelerating metabolism – which helps in burning body fat.

“Thermogenic teas usually do not only have this property and, depending on the ingredients used, we have the combination of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory functions, aid in detoxification and liver stimulation, decrease in the desire to eat sweets, taste regulation, increase in focus, among others. They are also interesting before training, as they can bring a greater boost to the practice of physical activity” says the nutritionist Gisele Haiek.

Despite being an ally in the weight loss process, alone, they will not bring satisfactory results, as it is important that they are inserted in a context of food and lifestyle that favor this goal of healthy weight loss.

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6 THERMOGENIC TEA TO TEST

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GINGER TEA

Indication of Gisele Haiek.

Anti-inflammatory, aid in reducing gas and gastric discomfort, good to help alleviate symptoms such as heartburn, for example

Method of preparation: boil 1 piece of 3 cm in 500 mL of filtered water for 10 minutes, turn off the heat, cover for 5 minutes and consume.

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CINNAMON TEA

Indication of Luanna Caramalac Munaro, functional nutritionist.

In addition to being thermogenic, cinnamon helps metabolize insulin, modulating the absorption of sugar that comes from carbohydrates. In this way, it prevents the accumulation of body fat. “Another benefit is that cinnamon also has anti-inflammatory action.”

Method of preparation: put 1 cinnamon stick with a cup of water to boil over the fire. After
bring to a boil, wait a little longer and turn off the heat. Afterwards, just remove the cinnamon stick and
consume the tea.

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GREEN TEA

Indicated by Viviane Gomes

Green tea is anticarcinogenic, has anti-inflammatory properties and helps with obesity, but it should not be consumed by pregnant and hypertensive women.

Method of preparation: add 1 tablespoon of dehydrated green tea to 1 liter of water. Bring the water to a boil when it starts to boil, turn off the heat, add the green tea, cover and leave for a few minutes, strain and consume while still warm

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GUARANA TEA

Luanna’s indication

Guarana is excellent for helping to treat headaches, physical and mental fatigue, muscle pain, stress, etc. This is because it has energy, analgesic, anti-hemorrhagic, stimulant, tonic medicinal properties, among others.

Method of preparation: Dilute 4 teaspoons of guarana in 500 ml of boiling water and let it rest
for 15 minutes. Then just drink.

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MATCHA

Gisele’s indication

Energy tea, perfect for those who are slow metabolizers of caffeine and need an energy drink, without the rebound effect of caffeine consumption, as the caffeine in its composition has a slower release, in addition to antioxidant properties

Preparation: Heat 200mL of filtered water until bubbles form at the bottom, turn off the heat and add 1 teaspoon of matcha powder, mix well, cover and wait 5 minutes before drinking. For a more pleasant taste, lemon zest can be added and even mixed with ice cubes and some mint leaves, forming a refreshing drink.

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MASALA CHAI

Nominated by Gisele

Tea with effect of increasing satiety and anti-inflammatory functions and improving focus and immunity

Preparation: Mix 200 mL of water, 200 mL of milk (I recommend almond, chestnut or coconut), 2 col. tea of ​​black tea leaves, 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger, 1 cinnamon stick, 6 crushed cardamom seeds, 1 star anise and bring to a boil for 10 minutes, turn off the heat, smother for 5 minutes and strain before consuming.