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It naturally happens to all of us--at any given time of the month, you might find that your weight fluctuates between three to five pounds.
There are a lot of reasons this can happen--hormones, diet, water intake, and whether or not you are constipated or not--but it can still be a little freaky when you think you might have gained five pounds in a little over a week.
Thankfully, there are a few ways that you can reduce this fluctuation without having to change too much about your diet or your daily routine. All you need to do is squeeze in this special tea, and you can lose up to five pounds of bloating in just a week!
This is perfect for a special date night, or any special occasion where you want to look and feel your best without having to go all-out on a new restrictive diet.
What's the secret ingredients to this tea? Dandelion leaf and cranberry juice.
Dandelion leaf is a natural diuretic that increases urine production by promoting the excretion of salt and water from your kidneys. It's also packed with amazing trace minerals, potassium, iron, and calcium. It's also said to be good for acne, gas, acid indigestion, and anemia, and has historically been used as a blood purifier and liver tonic.
Another amazing diuretic? Cranberry juice--that's why it's commonly used to combat urinary tract infections (UTI), because it promotes urine production to help flush out whatever is causing the discomfort and burning sensation.
For this amazing tea, you'll need two cups of brewed dandelion tea, half a cup or cranberry juice, about four cups of filtered water, and the juice of about three lemons.
Make your dandelion tea incredibly strong by boiling hot water and letting about four tea bags sit in the water for over an hour. Add the cranberry juice to your tea, and then add the lemon juice--and that's it!
If you would like your tea to be a little sweet, add some stevia or agave nectar. You could even add a little extra cranberry juice!
What do you think about this tea recipe? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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