Around Valentine’s day, one of the “sweetest” days of the year, I finished a 30 day sugar detox. Even thought weight loss wasn’t the goal, I lost 7 pounds during these 30 days! I was really surprised because I really thought as a healthy, mainly whole-foods eater, that I did not eat a lot of sugar to begin with. … Read more →
It is common for people to add dairy to tea, especially Black tea (including Chai). The absolute best way to drink any tea for health benefits is straight, with no dairy or dairy substitutes, and no artificial sweeteners or sugar. All of these decrease the polyphenols and other nutrient absorption. This Dairy Don’t especially applies to Green and Oolong tea.… Read more →
Although Yerba Maté is not technically tea (it does not come from the Camelia Sinensis plant) it is a beverage that has far too many benefits for me not to share it with you. Yerba Maté is a South American beverage that is made from the stems and leaves of the plant, which is in… Read more →
A A simple way to increase the absorption of all the wonderful antioxidants and fat burning ability of Green and White tea, is to simply squeeze or add a piece of fresh organic lemon to it. Read more →
In this post I would like to introduce you to White Tea and its many benefits! This Tea is light and refreshing with a subtle taste of apricot. It is the least processed Tea, is lower in caffeine than other tea, and has the highest antioxidant levels. The antioxidants in White Tea are so abundant they… Read more →
After reading my last post, Dandelion Love, you may want to try a Dandelion Tea detox. What you need to do is take two teabags, pour boiling water over them and let steep for 15 – 20 min. To aid with the detox take Milk Thistle and Omega 3’s in conjunction. Done everyday for a two- week period, this is… Read more →
Quick Tip! To maximize the fat inhibiting benefits of Oolong, drink 30 min before or with meals. If you only drink 1 cup a day, drink it with breakfast. Read more →
Here is a quick tip to help with weight loss and fitness goals! Have an event coming up, or a trip? If you have been eating well, exercising, and still aren’t quite where you want to be, try this: mix Oolong and Yerba Mate together and drink 2x daily, with breakfast and lunch. I’ll discuss both of these amazing fat burning teas in… Read more →