What infusions to take on an empty stomach to lose weight
The slimming infusions become one of the best drinks we can take when we are following a diet of weight loss, not only because they are completely healthy and natural, but because they precisely contain slimming benefits and properties.
More than slimming virtues, They are ideal for losing weight because they help to purify our body, eliminating fat and toxins that it does not need. And, in addition, when they are taken in fasting they help on the one hand to increase the natural detoxification process of our body, improving the elimination of accumulated toxins in it.
On the other hand, they become an excellent option when starting the day, since psychologically we are aware that we must follow a much healthier lifestyle, being ideal as natural drinks to go to breakfast later.
Although a very good option is to enjoy delicious infusions at midmorning and before each meal (especially because it can become a useful option to reduce appetite), it is true that fasting your slimming benefits may be greater.
To easily enjoy them, you only need some of the medicinal plants that we propose next, infuse them once you have got up and take them before breakfast, when your stomach is still empty.
What are the best infusions to take on an empty stomach and lose weight?
Infusion of dandelion
The dandelion It is a depurative plant, which is useful for weight loss because it is rich in caffeic acid, ascorbic acid, chlorogenic acid, magnesium and potassium, all of them nutrients or diuretic components useful for weight loss.
How to do it? Boil two teaspoons of dandelion in a saucepan. Leave boiling three minutes, turn off the heat, cover and let rest another two minutes. Straighten and drink.
Artichoke infusion
The artichoke It is especially useful in the treatment of fatty liver, helping in turn to cleanse the liver and metabolize fats correctly.
How to do it? In a saucepan boil the artichoke leaves. Boil five minutes, turn off the heat and let rest for three minutes. Straighten and drink.
Infusion of fucus
The fucus It is an algae with a great slimming power, due above all to its high iodine content, which stimulates the thyroid gland acting actively on the metabolism of fats.
How to do it? Boil the equivalent of a cup of water in a saucepan, adding 2 to 3 teaspoons of fucus. Leave boiling three minutes. After this time turn off the heat, cover and let rest 2 minutes. Straighten and drink.
Are there any contraindications to 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 does not pose practically any risk or health problem.
In any case, the consumption of dandelion infusion is not recommended in cases of gallstones, presence of kidney stones, acidity and stomach ulcer, allergy to the family of compounds, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, and the consumption of lithium drugs or those used to increase the amounts of potassium in the body.
Consumption of artichoke infusion is not advised in the case of gallstones and kidney stones, during pregnancy (since it has not been shown to be safe for the fetus) and in breastfeeding because it decreases production milk.
Finally, the infusion of fucus in case of consumption of medications for diabetes or hypertension, as well as during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to its high iodine content is not recommended. This article is published for informational purposes only. You can not and should not replace the consultation with a Nutritionist. We advise you to consult your trusted Nutritionist. ThemesSlim down
