Rooibos is a natural tea that comes from a tree in South Africa and its benefits are similar to those of red tea with the difference that this ingredient contains no contraindications or side effects. In addition to its many health benefits, rooibos is also great at helping us lose weight. In this oneHOWTO article we tell you how to take rooibos to lose weight and benefit from its cleansing properties that will help you lose those extra kilos.
Slimming properties of rooibos
Rooibos, although it is known as “Red Bush Tea” is not actually a tea but an infusion because it does not contain theine. It comes from South Africa and is one of the most talked about natural ingredients because of its slimming effects. We tell you the properties of rooibos to lose weight so you’ll understand why it is ideal if you want to lose weight:
- it boosts the metabolism of cells and digestion because of its antioxidant properties.
- It is a natural diuretic thus contributes to the elimination of toxins, cleanses the body and reduces fluid retention and therefore cellulite.
- Improves digestion: Drinking rooibos helps our digestive system work well and, therefore deflates the belly area.
- Facilitates intestinal transit thereby preventing the occurrence of constipation, one of the most common causes of weight gain.
To take full advantage of the properties of rooibos it is advisable that you drink it early in the morning on an empty stomach, so it is more effective to combat fluid retention and to facilitate the transit of our intestines.
How much rooibos tea shoul I drink per day?
Unlike red tea, rooibos has all the same properties but none of the contraindications so you can drink it at any hour of the day (it contains no theine), you can also drink it after meals (it doesn’t hinder the absorption of iron) and it can also be drunk by people with high blood pressure.
To benefit from its slimming properties, it is recommended to drink 3 or 4 cups of rooibos tea daily; it is not advised to over dose as anything taken in excess is not good for health. As already indicated, starting the day with a cup of this tea is a great idea as well as finishing and drinking one just before bedtime.
You can prepare it in different ways, we tell you the most common:
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