Have You Been Detoxing Wrong?

Cleanses and detoxes are a hot topic. Social media influencers declare that they shed weight and clear their skin with teas. But, the concept of "detoxification" is not 100% accurate.

Your body doesn't build up toxic substances; However, you do accumulate fat cells, cholesterol, and constipation. Eating unhealthy food and living a sedentary lifestyle amplifies the buildup.

Free radicals also accumulate and mutate cells, causing disease and wreaking havoc in your body. Luckily, you can cleanse the body of these unwanted culprits.

People have waxed lyrical about tea's health-promoting superpowers for centuries! Incorporating tea into your healthy diet promotes weight loss, lower cholesterol, and a healthy colon. Let's explore why.

Cholesterol: Don't Go Clogging My Heart

Cholesterol is a thick, waxy substance in your body. Your body naturally creates cholesterol. You need a certain amount of HDL and LDL cholesterol to help lubricate tissue and carry fat-soluble nutrients in the bloodstream. You may eat quite a bit of excess cholesterol if you consume dairy and meat.

An excess of cholesterol forms plaque in your arteries and creates blockages that lead to stroke and heart disease. Drinking three cups of green tea daily may combat this accumulation and significantly decrease bad cholesterol. Regular tea drinkers have a lower risk for cardiovascular disease and heart attack than the general population.

Sugar: Not So Sweet After All

Food manufacturers sneak sugar into products where you least expect it. Even "healthy" foods like yogurt and granola contain copious amounts of addictive white powder.

Drinking green tea lowers your resting blood glucose levels and slows absorption rates. Pairing the positive effects of green tea with a more mindful approach to sugar consumption can reduce these risks.

Are you addicted to the dopamine rush? Cutting down on sugar isn't always easy. Studies suggest that detoxing from sugar addiction takes about a week.

During your 3 o'clock slump, reach for tea instead of candy! When the cravings arise, tea can come to the rescue! Tea contains compounds that promote feel-good responses in the brain. A combination of l-theanine and caffeine promotes relaxation and increased cognitive function.

Erase, Replace, Embrace, New Face!

Fruit tisanes and herbal teas can satisfy your sweet tooth without tightening your waistband! Tisanes are fruit-based infusions that are naturally sweet. Replacing dessert with a pot of sugar-free fruit tea can reduce calorie and sugar intake.

Liver: The Only Filter You Need #NoFilter

The liver is a complex filtration system that cleans the blood and metabolizes toxic substances. Its function becomes impaired by excessive sugar, alcohol, or pharmaceuticals.

Fatty liver is a side effect of poor diet and excessive imbibing. The liver is the only organ that can regenerate itself! Giving the liver a break is like changing an air filter. In this analogy, green tea provides the flush!

Scientists at the University of Connecticut have discovered that green tea aids in replenishing the liver and removing built-up toxins and fatty deposits.

Weight Just A Minute!

When you hear "cleanse" or "detox, " it's usually about weight loss. For some, a detox removes the built-up waste in the colon.

Pu-erh tea can relieve constipation and bloating, reducing waist size and discomfort. Removing buildup from the colon helps to alleviate bloating and allows the body to absorb more nutrients.

Exercise and green tea are the most effective combo if you want to burn fat. Green tea stimulates fat burn and amplifies the results of the exercise.

Free Radicals + Antioxidants

An "antioxidant" prevents oxidation and degradation of cells. Free radicals are the main culprit in the mutation of cells, altering the DNA and destabilizing healthy cell membranes.

Free radicals are erratic and unstable atoms that present themselves in the body in response to various environmental stressors. These volatile atoms are nullified by the neutralizing effects of antioxidants, preventing cell damage.

Tea has high levels of antioxidants called catechins. EGCG is a powerful flavonoid found in white and green tea and slightly lesser quantities in oolong and black variants. It also happens to be a widely recognized free radical scavenger.

A Clean Bill Of Health

The current definition and perception of a "detox" may be ambiguous. With skepticism, you should meet all of the products and before-and-after photos on social media.

Don't trust anything that claims to fix a problem more quickly than it was created. Look behind the oversaturated market of overblown claims. Convenience is at the helm of the solution and the problem.

Perhaps convenience is itself the problem. There is no magic panacea that will rid the body of all toxins. However, you can achieve results by incorporating high-quality loose leaf teas into a healthy diet.

Tea can aid your digestion and absorption. Meanwhile, it works on the inside, reducing free radical activity and preventing cell mutation.

Tea's medicinal properties have spanned many centuries and cultures. Why not enjoy a couple of mugs of delicious tea a day and "detox" the right way?