Many people struggle to lose weight at some point, especially in the winter season, plus the interest in getting rid of obesity increases as the year ends and a new year arrives.
Maintaining a healthy diet, which boils down to eating healthy food at the right time and in the right amount, along with drinking a healthy detox drink, can help in weight loss, according to New Delhi Television ‘NDTV’. Many health experts recommend including detox drinks in our diet to speed up weight loss. But the real question is what kind of detox tea to take and which to avoid. All detox drinks and teas have their benefits, but what many are looking for is a drink that will help facilitate the shedding of extra pounds.
pepper and turmeric
There are actually a wide range of detox drink recipes made with spices, herbs, fruits and vegetables, which can help with weight loss. At the top of the list is turmeric and black pepper tea.
Health benefits of turmeric tea
• Turmeric is packed with many health-promoting properties including omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, and more that aid in digestion and boost metabolism.
• Turmeric is also rich in anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, antimicrobial and thermogenic properties which eliminate toxins, thus promoting weight loss.
• Black pepper contains piperine, a compound that improves digestion and metabolic performance, thus reducing the accumulation of fat in the body.
• Black pepper also aids in the absorption of nutrients in the body, which promotes overall health.
How to make turmeric and black pepper tea
Considering the multiple benefits of turmeric and black pepper tea, experts offer herbal tea options that help in shedding extra pounds, as well as boost the immune system. Turmeric and black pepper tea is easy to prepare and can be taken early in the morning, as follows:
• Boil a cup of water in a saucepan.
• When the water is boiling, add a teaspoon of black pepper and a teaspoon of turmeric powder.
• The flame goes out with the pan lid closed.
• Leave the drink to infuse for three or four minutes.
• After filtering you can add a little honey.
