Hibiscus Tea For Weight Loss. How To Make Hibiscus Tea?

How Hibiscus Tea Aids in Weight Loss: Hibiscus tea, made from the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant, can support weight loss due to its rich conten...

How Hibiscus Tea Aids in Weight Loss:

Hibiscus tea, made from the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant, can support weight loss due to its rich content of anthocyanins, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids. These compounds help regulate genes involved in fat digestion, promoting fat elimination and reducing the size of fat cells. However, hibiscus does not suppress appetite, so combining it with appetite-curbing plants like Caralluma fimbriata or fenugreek can enhance its effectiveness.

Forms of Hibiscus:

• Capsules: Ensure a precise dosage for optimal results.
• Tea: A pleasant-tasting alternative to green tea, rich in antioxidants that protect against heart disease and premature aging.

How to Make Hibiscus Tea

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of dry hibiscus or 2 hibiscus tea bags
• 1 liter of water

Instructions:

1. Boil water and then remove it from heat.
2. Add hibiscus flowers or tea bags to the water.
3. Cover the pot and let the flowers soak for 10 minutes.
4. Strain and drink.

Dosage:

• Drink 3 to 4 cups daily, half an hour before main meals, without adding sugar.

Weight Loss Meal Plan with Hibiscus Tea

Sample 3-Day Diet Menu:

Meal	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
Breakfast	1 cup soy milk + 1 cup strawberries + 1 tbsp oats	1 slice whole grain bread with 20g white cheese + 1/2 papaya	1 skim yogurt with 1 chopped kiwi + 1 tbsp flaxseed flour
Lunch	1 scrambled egg + 2 tbsp whole grain rice + salad + 1 slice watermelon	1 grilled chicken breast + 1/2 cup whole wheat pasta + salad + 1 peach	120g grilled tofu + 2 tbsp whole grain rice + salad + 1 banana with cinnamon
Afternoon Tea	1 cup hibiscus tea, unsweetened, after lunch	1 cup hibiscus tea, unsweetened, after lunch	1 cup hibiscus tea, unsweetened, after lunch
Afternoon Snack	2 whole grain toasts with 20g white cheese + 1 cup natural orange juice	1 skim yogurt (no sugar) with fruit salad	2 whole grain toasts with 2 tbsp guacamole
Dinner	1 grilled salmon fillet + 2 tbsp mashed potatoes + boiled broccoli + 1 apple	1 boiled fish fillet + 2 tbsp quinoa + sauteed cabbage + 1 pear	1 sea bass fillet + 2 tbsp boiled sweet potato + 3 tbsp boiled cauliflower + 1 small mango
Evening Tea	1 cup hibiscus tea, unsweetened, after dinner	1 cup hibiscus tea, unsweetened, after dinner	1 cup hibiscus tea, unsweetened, after dinner

Consult a registered dietitian to personalize the meal plan based on individual health needs and goals.

Hibiscus Tea Recipes for Weight Loss

1. Watermelon Hibiscus Popsicle:

   • Ingredients: 2 large watermelon slices, 1 cup hibiscus tea, 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves
   • Instructions: Blend ingredients, fill popsicle molds, freeze.

2. Healthy Hibiscus “Soda”:

   • Ingredients: 1 cup hibiscus tea, sparkling water
   • Instructions: Mix 1/3 hibiscus tea with 2/3 sparkling water.

3. Light Summer Juice:

   • Ingredients: 500 ml hibiscus tea, 500 ml sugar-free red grape juice, juice of 1 lemon, 1 lemon sliced, 3 sprigs mint
   • Instructions: Mix ingredients, chill, and serve with ice.

4. Hibiscus Jello:

   • Ingredients: 2 cups hibiscus tea, 2 tbsp natural gelatin powder, 1 tbsp sweetener
   • Instructions: Dissolve gelatin in tea, sweeten, refrigerate until firm.

Contraindications and Side Effects

Not recommended for:

• Pregnant women
• Women during PMS
• People with low blood pressure
• Women trying to conceive (may affect fertility)

Possible side effects of excessive intake:

• Excess gas
• Increased urine volume
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Low blood pressure

Max daily dose: 2 to 3 grams or about 6 cups.

Tips for Effective Weight Loss

• Eat nutrient-rich foods and avoid sugars and fats.
• Consider other natural teas like ginger tea.
• Stay active with regular physical exercise (at least 3 times a week).

Incorporating hibiscus tea into a balanced diet and active lifestyle can help speed up weight loss naturally.