Slimming infusions become one of the best drinks we can take when we are following a slimming diet, not only because they are completely hea...
Slimming infusions become one of the best drinks we can take when we are following a slimming diet, not only because they are completely healthy and natural, but precisely because they contain properties and benefits slimming.
More than thinning virtues, they are ideal for weight loss because they help to purify our body, eliminating the fat and toxins that it does not need . And, in addition, when taken fasting help on the one hand to increase the process of natural detoxification of our body, improving the elimination of toxins accumulated in it.
On the other hand they become an excellent option when it comes to starting the day, as we are psychologically aware that we must follow a much healthier lifestyle, being ideal as natural drinks to then pass to breakfast.
Although a great option is to enjoy delicious infusions in the middle of the morning and before each meal (especially since it can become a useful option to reduce appetite), it is true that fasting your slimming benefits may be greater .
To enjoy them easily, you only need some of the medicinal plants that we propose next, to infuse them once you have risen and to take them before the breakfast, when still the stomach is empty.
What are the best infusions for fasting and weight loss
Infusion of dandelion
The dandelion is a purifying plant, useful diet because it is rich in caffeic acid, ascorbic acid, chlorogenic acid, magnesium and potassium, all nutrients or useful components diuretics for weight loss.
How to do it? Boil two teaspoons of dandelion in a saucepan of water. Leave it boiling for three minutes, turn off the heat, cover and let stand for another two minutes. Strap and drink.
Infusion of artichoke
The artichoke is especially useful in the treatment of fatty liver , helping in turn to cleanse the liver as it metabolizes the fats correctly.
How to do it? In a saucepan boil the artichoke leaves. Boil five minutes, turn off the heat and let stand for three minutes. Strap and drink.
Infusion of fucus
The fucus is an alga with a large slimming power, mainly due to their high iodine content, which stimulates the thyroid gland actively acting on fat metabolism.
How to do it? Boil in a saucepan the equivalent of a cup of water, adding 2 to 3 teaspoons of fucus. Leave it boiling for three minutes. After this time turn off the fire, cover and let stand 2 minutes. Strap and drink.
Are there contraindications for these infusions?
It is evident that every infusion has certain contraindications, although it is true that in most cases its consumption in normal (and never excessive) amounts pose practically no risk or health problem.
In any case, the consumption of dandelion infusion is not recommended in cases of gallbladder stones, presence of stones in the kidneys, acidity and stomach ulcer, allergy to the compound family, hypokalemia, hypocalcemiaand to the consumption of lithium medicines or those used to increase the amounts of potassium in the body.
It is not advisable to use the infusion of artichoke in case of calculations in the gallbladder and kidneys during pregnancy (since it has not been shown to be harmless to the fetus) and in breastfeeding because it decreases the production milk.
Finally, infusion of fucus is not recommended in case of consumption of drugs for diabetes or high blood pressure, as well as during pregnancy and breastfeeding because of its high iodine content.
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