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Toasty Teas Keep you Trim & Slim <\/span>
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Tea Boosts Metabolism <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Caffeinated teas stimulate thermogenesis, a heat-producing process that can burn up to 80 additional calories per day. According to a study at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, drinking teas also revs fat burn by up to 16 percent.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Tea Blocks Fat Absorption <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Japanese scientists found that the aflavin and thearubigin, polyphenols found in black tea, inhibit the activity of the fat-digesting enzyme lipase. \u00a0This blocks the absorption of dietary fat in the digestive tract to ward off weight gain.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Tea steadies blood sugar: <\/strong>Tea’s pholyphenols help stabilize blood sugar<\/strong>, according to research in the journal diabetes care<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

This can help tea drinkers avoid the blood sugar-induced energy crashes and excess belly fat that can result from consuming a high-carb meal.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Weight Loss Tea Recipes<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Herb-Infused White Tea Recip<\/span>e:<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

Steep 1 white tea bag, 1 small sprig fresh rosemary and 1\/4 tsp. whole cardamom seeds in 1 cup hot water 1 minute (buy cardamom seeds<\/a>). \u00a0Remove tea bag and strain, if desired. \u00a0Add 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice. \u00a0Sweeten with organic honey or brown sugar to taste. \u00a0Prep time: 5 min. \u00a0Bonus! White tea helps even out skin tone.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Spiced Apple-Cranberry Tea Recipe:<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

Steep 1 cinnamon-apple herbal tea bag, 1 sprig fresh rosemary and 1 tbs. chopped fresh mint in 1\/4 cup hot cranberry-pomegranate juice and 3\/4 cup hot water 2 minutes. \u00a0Remove tea bag and strain, if desired. \u00a0Sweeten with organic honey to taste.\u00a0 Prep time: 5 min.\u00a0Bonus! Cinnamon helps sharpen mental focus.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Savory Ginger-Sage Tea Recipe:<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

Steep 1 Irish breakfast tea bag, 1 tsp. chopped fresh gingerroot and 1 sprig fresh sage in 1 cup hot water 2 minutes. \u00a0Remove tea bag and strain, if desired. \u00a0Sweeten with organic maple syrup to taste. \u00a0Prep Time: 5 min\u00a0 Bonus! Ginger soothes an upset stomach.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sweet Cherry-Vanilla Tea Recipe:<\/strong><\/td>\nSteep 1 French vanilla tea bag and 1 tbs. chopped crystallized ginger (optional) in 1\/2 cup hot cherry juice and 1\/2 cup hot water 2 minutes. \u00a0Remove tea bag. \u00a0Sweeten with brown sugar to taste. \u00a0Prep time: 5 min. \u00a0Bonus! The scent of vanilla improves mood.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Fenugreek Tea for weight loss:<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

A study showed that after eight weeks of consuming a daily drink made from about 1 tbs. of fenugreek, subjects had better blood sugar control and lower cholesterol levels.\u00a0In addition, some people have reported losing 10 pounds in a week-and 30 total-by drinking fenugreek tea daily. \u00a0Since fenugreek tea suppresses appetite, it is effective in weight loss.\u00a0Learn More<\/a>\u00a0health benefits of fenugreek tea.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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