Why Teatoxes Are The New, Healthier Alternative To Juice Cleanses
When Kylie Jenner does something on social mediathese days, almost everyone takes note.
And when it comes to her flat belly, well, everyones interested in how she looks so fit.
One possible answer, according to her Instagram, is teatoxing, the latest celeb tendency in the wellness world.
Youdrink two teas usually a wake-up combination and an afternoon or evening detox tea and manufacturers claim youll detoxify the body and maybe get some weight loss assistance, too.
Jenners brand of selection is Lyfe Tea, and a host of other celebrities including Vanessa Hudgens, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj and Hilary Duff have all plugged various brands of teatoxes in recent months, including FitTea and BooTea.
But do these new, trendy brews actually make good on their asserts?
Why the teatox?
For some, the appeal of these teatoxes almost all of which contain senna, a natural laxative is theyre not starvation-based.
Unlike intense, liquid-only juice cleanses, you can eat commonly during a teatox, whileadding in the brews throughout the day.
But whereasjuice cleanses can be unsustainableand borderline dangerous in some cases, with a teatox, you dont have to really change what youre eating. The problem with juice cleanses is youre not eating and youre not get any fiber from the juices, says Priya Lawrence, MS, RD, CBN, of Tried and True Nutritionin New York City.
That being said, the varying types of teatoxes all recommend sticking to a clean dietof proteins, fruits and vegetables, as well as get regular exercise.
Laura Lagano, MS, RDN, CDN, an integrative clinical nutritionist in Hoboken, NJ , notes,
You cant be drinking a detoxifying tea but also not be sleeping and having alcohol. For it to be effective, it needs to be part of a larger scheme that works for you.
Does it actually work?
But even if youre doing everything thats recommended on your individual teatox, its very possible even likely that any weight loss results youre seeing arent from the tea at all.
Lawrence says,
Since all of the teatoxes push a healthy diet and exert, any weight you lose is likely because youre watching what youre eating and increasing your activity.
( If you’re exercising more and still not losing weight, this is why .)
Temporary weight loss also might result because the evening teas usually contain senna, which has a laxative consequence that, in some cases, is pretty intense.
Lawrence advises,
If you have any gastrointestinal distress[ from your teatox ], thats not normal. Theres no reason why you should feel sick. I think thats what people believe the cleanse portion is, but thats not the route its supposed to work.
However, its important to also note claims that these teatoxes may potentiallydisrupt your menstrual cycle, as recently reported by Broadly.
And because senna is a laxative( even if it’s FD-Aapproved for over-the-counter utilize ), it can cause some of the same side effect any other laxative would.
So drink with caution, and always consult with your doctor first before starting any new medical or dietary regimen.
Keep in intellect, tea can help you detox; you only need to find the right blend.
Lagano says,
Dandelion tea is a fantastic detoxifier. Maybe you cant see this combination running, but dandelion tea going to be able to expedite trash removal from your cells.
The Bottom Line
The power of diet and exert does( and always will) reign supreme over any quick fix.
As Lagano ensures it,
The tea has to be a part of a healthy plan.
This post was written by Sara Gaynes Levy for Life by DailyBurn .
Why Teatoxes Are The New, Healthier Alternative To Juice Cleanses
Why Teatoxes Are The New, Healthier Alternative To Juice Cleanses
Why Teatoxes Are The New, Healthier Alternative To Juice Cleanses
Why Teatoxes Are The New, Healthier Alternative To Juice Cleanses
Why Teatoxes Are The New, Healthier Alternative To Juice Cleanses