Top 5 slimming teas

Teas have many properties that can help us lose weight quickly , provided that you also follow a proper diet. Some teas have recognized effects "fat burning", diuretics or anxiety and therefore are good allies when losing kilos. Here are some of the most commonly used teas for weight loss.

Red slimming tea

It is an ancient infusion of oriental origin, which recently is being in it knowing Wests for their properties "fat burning" . Also helps detoxify the body with its antioxidant power, strengthens the immune system and lowers cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.

It is said that drinking three or four cups of red tea per day, people with severely overweight can lose up to 9 kilos, those with moderate overweight may lose 6 kilos and those slightly overweight, up to 3 kilos.

Cinnamon infusion



Some studies have shown that cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels and reduce the body's resistance to insulin . In addition, cinnamon boosts metabolism and reduces appetite . Therefore, infusion of cinnamon may help combat overweight and obesity.

If you prefer, you can also add a teaspoon of cinnamon to fat yogurt for breakfast or a snack, as a way to integrate the cinnamon into your daily meals, instead of taking infusion.

Green tea for weight loss

While green tea is well known for being a powerful antioxidant, it is also true that can help people who want to lose weight.  A survey by the American Society of Nutrition in 2009 found that drinking two cups of green tea helps reduce the waist, improve the relationship between measures of waist and hip and lower body mass index , reducing the amount of fatty tissue in the body. 
This effect could be due to catechins and tannins present in green tea which accelerate the metabolism and help you lose weight, as long as the person is properly nourished and do exercises regularly.

Horsetail tea and rooibos tea

Studies show that about these teas have a diuretic power, therefore, can serve to prevent fluid retention . If you remove liquids, you will lose weight and it is possible that some of your actions are reduced, but beware that the amount of fatty tissue in your body is not decreasing.

Other useful teas


There are many other teas that can help you lose weight, albeit indirectly. For example, many people eat too much when you have anxiety. Linden tea and valerian tea soothe anxiety ,. therefore, indirectly, can help you lose weight 
fucus infusion helps keep longer feeling of fullness in the stomach Thus, eating less and thins faster.

So you know, infusions can be great allies to lose weight and you can start using them anytime. Anyway, remember to take these teas in moderation and consult your doctor if you have any serious medical condition, before starting to consume these infusions.