Vitamin G

Have You Tried a Teatox? These Teas Help Cut the Bloat

Here we are, just eight days away from Thanksgiving—the holiday that has become synonymous with gorging ourselves (to the tune of 3,000 to 4,500 calories per meal, in some cases!). In the interest of avoiding overeating, you may be thinking of doing a "detox" or even a trendy "teatox" this month. Unlike a juice cleanse that requires you to eat less or eat only fruits and veggies, teatoxes simply involve drinking several cups of herbal tea during the course of the day, in addition to food. You can do this with any tea, as drinking warm tea in and of itself will help keep you full between meals and keep snacking at bay. But brands specifically sold as "teatoxes" also contain ingredients to stimulate your metabolism and digestion, so they go a step further. Here are a few teatoxes that are popular right now. Note: If you are sensitive to caffeine or have any health issues, always ask your doctor first before trying any over-the-counter tea or detox product. MateFit Detox: This is sold a la carte or as a complete cleanse program, which comes in 14- and 28-day versions. The Metabolic Boost daytime tea contains organic yerba mate, oolong

Here we are, just eight days away from Thanksgiving—the holiday that has become synonymous with gorging ourselves (to the tune of 3,000 to 4,500 calories per meal, in some cases!).

In the interest of avoiding overeating, you may be thinking of doing a "detox" or even a trendy "teatox" this month.

Unlike a juice cleanse that requires you to eat less or eat only fruits and veggies, teatoxes simply involve drinking several cups of herbal tea during the course of the day, in addition to food. You can do this with any tea, as drinking warm tea in and of itself will help keep you full between meals and keep snacking at bay. But brands specifically sold as "teatoxes" also contain ingredients to stimulate your metabolism and digestion, so they go a step further.

Here are a few teatoxes that are popular right now. Note: If you are sensitive to caffeine or have any health issues, always ask your doctor first before trying any over-the-counter tea or detox product.

MateFit Detox: This is sold a la carte or as a complete cleanse program, which comes in 14- and 28-day versions. The Metabolic Boost daytime tea contains organic yerba mate, oolong tea, gunpowder tea, angelica root powder, guarana seed powder, and licorice root, all of which are supposed to give your metabolism a boost and reduce puffiness and bloating.

Get Clean: The Republic of Tea's blend contains rooibos (a red tea that's naturally caffeine free), along with milk thistle, dandelion, sarsaparilla, burdock, chicory, red clover, and natural vanilla and almond flavors—all meant to stimulate your liver and help flush the body of toxins.__

Yogi DeTox: With burdock and dandelion (for your liver) and juniper berry (for kidney function), Yogi's tea also features "trikatu"—an Ayurvedic cleansing blend made up of long pepper, black pepper, and ginger that supports blood flow.

EveryDay Detox Dandelion: Made with all-organic ingredients—dandelion, bitter fennel fruit, peppermint, and licorice root—this is a mild, slightly sweet blend that helps stimulate the liver and keep kidney function in check.

Many teatoxes also have a nighttime (caffeine-free) version for colon-cleansing. Most of these contain senna, an herb with natural laxative properties. This helps you head to the bathroom on a regular schedule without constipation, which can cause bloating. MateFit's Detox Tea is a nighttime colon-cleansing tea, and for those who prefer a chewable tab, Laci Le Beau's Cleanse Now is an easy way to help with occasional issues.

__Would you ever consider a teatox? Let us know if you've tried any!