Introduction: Drinking weight loss tea to detoxify and lose weight is a popular weight loss method among many women. These types of products mainly include tea leaves (usually green tea and oolong tea) and ingredients such as cassia seed, hawthorn, and lotus leaves. Let's take a look at the principles and effects of using different types of tea for weight loss. Which one is the healthiest and most effective.
- Green tea
Weight loss principle: Aromatic compounds in green tea can dissolve fat, remove turbidity and greasiness, and prevent fat accumulation in the body; Vitamins B1, C, and caffeine can promote the secretion of gastric juice, which helps with digestion and fat reduction. The catechins in green tea have antioxidant, metabolic, and free radical scavenging effects. They can activate protein kinases and triglycerides through various mechanisms, reducing the accumulation of fat cells and achieving weight loss.
Suitable for: Obesity caused by slow metabolism.
Drinking method and precautions: Drink one hour after meals. If tea is consumed immediately after meals, it can easily lead to anemia over time. However, by the hour after meals, the iron in the food has been basically absorbed, and drinking tea will not affect the absorption of iron. 1000ml per day is sufficient. Because green tea contains a large amount of tannic acid, after drinking a large amount of strong tea, tannic acid combines with iron to form an insoluble substance, which hinders the absorption of iron. Do not drink more than 1000 milliliters per day, otherwise it may cause iron deficiency anemia. People with anemia, gastric ulcers, menstrual periods, or those who frequently consume vegetarian food are not suitable for drinking green tea.
- Oolong tea
Weight loss principle: Oolong tea is a semi fermented tea that contains almost no vitamin C, but is rich in minerals such as iron and calcium. It contains ingredients that promote digestion enzymes and break down fat, which can stimulate the activity of pancreatic fat degrading enzymes, reduce the absorption of sugar and fatty foods, promote fat burning, and especially reduce the accumulation of abdominal fat. If you add some ginger to oolong tea, its weight loss and fat removal effect will be more obvious, and it can also improve the body's immunity.
Suitable for people: those who have accumulated abdominal fat due to excessively greasy diet.
Drinking method and precautions: Drinking oolong tea for weight loss is best done consistently, not just occasionally. Oolong tea has a warm nature, it is best not to drink it cold. If someone feels uncomfortable after drinking tea, such as stomach pain or difficulty falling asleep, it is still necessary to reduce or stop. In addition, do not drink oolong tea immediately after meals, it is more appropriate to drink it every hour or so. Generally, strong tea contains caffeine with a concentration of up to 10%, which can increase the urine output, heart rate, and frequency of pregnant women, as well as increase the burden on their heart and kidneys. Therefore, it is best for pregnant women to drink less tea.
- Juemingzi
Weight loss principle: Clearing heat and eliminating fire, it has the effects of moistening the intestines, promoting bowel movements, and relieving diarrhea. The process of diarrhea reduces the intake of nutrients, which is beneficial for weight loss. Therefore, the principle of this weight loss is the same as that of laxatives, except that the effect is relatively gentle. Traditional Chinese medicine is generally used to lower blood pressure, serum cholesterol, and triglycerides. In the southern region, the environment is relatively humid, the diet is greasy, and coupled with stress, excess heat is generated in the human body, causing hyperactivity. This can lead to bitter and bad breath, hunger, irritability, yellowish urine, and even constipation. In traditional Chinese medicine, besides reducing fat and diuresis, the most important thing is to clear heat so that the body's metabolic function can return to normal.
Suitable for: people with high accumulation of toxins in humid and hot areas, and constipated obese individuals. Drinking methods and precautions: drink after dinner. Cassia seed has a slightly cold nature. If you have high blood pressure and constipation, drinking some Cassia seed tea is also good. But if the physical condition is relatively cold, it is not suitable for people who are prone to diarrhea and stomach pain.
- Lotus leaf tea
Weight loss principle: Lotus leaves, cool and detoxify, reduce fat and moisturize the intestines. Many people know to drink lotus leaf tea to lose weight. The flowers, leaves, and fruits of lotus flowers are recorded in traditional Chinese medicine books as having the function of "lightening the body and reducing oil". They can not only remove oil from the body, but also improve complexion. As early as the Ming Dynasty, there was a record in the Compendium of Materia Medica that "lotus leaves enhance yang energy, reduce fat, and slim down". After drinking for a period of time, it will naturally become less fond of greasy foods, which is most suitable for people who consume too much oil.
Suitable for: people who consume high levels of fats and oils in food institutions.
Drinking method and precautions: In addition to drinking weight loss tea products containing lotus leaves, you can also make your own weight loss tea at home for those who love beauty. Dried lotus leaves are usually sold in large shopping malls or pharmacies. The selling price is 4-7 yuan per kilogram. When drinking lotus leaf tea, the following issues should be noted: firstly, it must be strong tea; Secondly, multiple times a day, 4-6 times is most suitable; The third best is to drink it on an empty stomach.
