4 Powerful Herbs That Promote Weight Loss

People who are overweight can face numerous health problems. Carrying excess weight has been shown to increase blood pressure and increase the risk of diabetes as well as heart disease. If you want to lose weight,

the only way to ensure healthy progress and lasting success is by changing how you eat and increasing your activity level. However, there are a number of herbs that can help your journey along by speeding up your fat-burning metabolism.

 

Green Tea and Ginger

Due to its high levels of catechin polyphenols, green tea is an amazing fat-burner and metabolism-booster. Another superfood with healing qualities for numerous health issues, ginger can also be used to promote weight loss.  Combine these herbs and you have a great tasting fat-busting tea!

Ingredients

• 1/2 inch of fresh ginger root, peeled and finely chopped OR ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon of green tea
• 8 ounces of fresh water
• Raw, organic honey (optional)

Directions

• Place green tea and ginger in a strainer or sieve and cover with 8 ounces of boiling water.
• Steeping green tea for too long can leave it with a bitter taste, so don’t exceed 3-4 minutes.
• You can stir in a little raw honey if you really need to sweeten it, but avoid milk or sugar at all costs.
• Drink 1-2 cups daily on an empty stomach.

Dandelion and Peppermint Tea

This tea is a fabulous drink that will help keep your liver healthy. The liver is an incredible organ. Not only does the liver detoxify your body it also plays a central role in many metabolic processes, a lot of which affect weight.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of dried dandelion leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried peppermint leaves
• 8 ounces of boiling water
• Lemon to taste

Directions

• Pour a cup of boiling water over the dandelion and peppermint and steep, covered, for 5-10 minutes.
• Drink a cup twice daily.

 

 

Kelp contains iodine which supports your thyroid gland, the master metabolism-regulating organ of the body. Kelp boosts overall nutrition and health because it is full of amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.  Eat kelp as a snack throughout the day.

 

Hibiscus Flower Tea

Hibiscus is loaded with nutrients, flavonoids and various minerals that help lower the body’s absorption of fats and carbohydrates. Fats and carbohydrates in your body are broken down by hibiscus flowers and flushed out of the body. Most importantly your body gets the added advantage of a strengthened immune system due to the antioxidants present in the tea. This tea is a delicious way to lose weight.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
• 2 cups boiling water
• honey and lemon juice to taste

Directions

• Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the hibiscus flowers and steep, covered for 5-10 minutes.
• Strain and add honey and lemon juice for taste.
• Drink 2 to 3 cups of hibiscus tea daily.

Garcinia and Orange Diet Tea

This tea is very astringent and puckers your mouth sour, so the honey is needed to make the tea palpable. Bitter orange has the ability to increase your metabolic rate and give you more energy. Garcinia helps speed up weight loss, reduce appetite, and boost exercise endurance.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried bitter orange peel
• 2 medium pieces dried garcinia fruit
• 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon of honey
• 1 1/2 quarts cold water

Directions

•  Add herbs to 1 1/2 quarts of cold water, and bring to a boil slowly.
• Simmer 20 minutes, strain and serve.