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We found an excellent weight loss tea recipe that we’re sharing with you. Caution: It’s not magic.

by The Wellness Enthusiast

Everybody loves tea, but not everyone is fond of green tea or herbal tea. In recent years, there has been a fair increase in the numbers of people choosing to have herbal tea for better health. The market has a diverse range of teas for a variety of purposes: better sleep, increased focus, pain relief, and even weight loss.

This last one got our attention. Is it really possible to lose weight by drinking tea? How does it work, if at all? Is it for everybody?

What kind of tea is this?

It’s a tea made by steeping fennel seeds, carom seeds, coriander seeds and some turmeric in hot water. It is to be consumed before bed time. Apparently, the tea works to reduce your weight and burn fat while you sleep. Let us tell you that we found this recipe online and it is not our own discovery. If this recipe belongs to you, please write to us here.

Does it work?

The jury is out on this one, but it is generally understood that no food or beverage ever burns fat directly. The weight loss process is a combination of regular exercise, healthy food intake, good sleep, low stress and rapid metabolism. The tea mentioned above may not show results if you only drink the tea and do not follow a healthy lifestyle. It works by normalising your digestion and increasing your metabolism. This, combined with exercise, increases the chances of weight loss.

How to make it?

Boil one cup of water and pour it over 1 teaspoon of carom, coriander and fennel seeds. Add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric to this, and warm it on a low flame for five minutes. Allow it to steep for 15 minutes before drinking. Have it before bed time.

You should have it for a few months before you see results. Consistency, with regular exercise and nutritious food, will help you lose weight over time. Please consult your doctor before taking this tea if you are on medication for any pre-existing health conditions.

Want more weightloss tea recipes?

Get various weightloss tea recipes here and here.

(Picture courtesy https://www.gaiagoodhealth.com/what-is-the-best-time-to-consume-green-tea/)

The 12-3-30 workout

by Vrushali Lad | editor@themetrognome.in

The ’12-3-30′ workout is all the rage at the moment. Created by fitness coach @laurengiraldo, it’s an incline treadmill workout that follows this system: Incline of 12 at a speed of 3 for 30 minutes. It’s touted as a quick but intense weightloss workout for those who don’t have the time for longer regimens.

I tried it out this week and here’s what I think:

💪 It’s certainly intense. The high incline challenges the entire body to maintain posture and balance while walking steadily uphill. Great for weight loss.

❌ It’s tough on the knees, ankles and back. Attempt it only if your joints and muscles are limber and pain-free. Seek medical advice if you have any health issues.

✅ Incline walking is excellent for a nearly full body workout. If you’re attempting this one, do it not more than thrice a week.

❌ Do not start on the 12-3-30 system the moment you hop on. Use 10 minutes to ease your body into it. Increase the incline (2 to 12) every minute while keeping speed steady at 3. This means you will be on the treadmill for a total of 40 minutes. Beginners should not do the full 30 minutes right away.

💧 Hydrate well before you begin, because you will sweat a lot and might feel cramping or nausea. Once done, hydrate with small sips of fluid infused with electrolytes.

🔽 I expect that weight loss may plateau if this is the only cardio you do. I would intersperse this workout with regular weight training to fuel your effort. I’m not much into cardio but I think this is good for people who are comfortable with treadmills and looking for a new workout to burn the fat.