Why You Should Trade Your Supplements for Herbal Teas: Natural Ingredients
As we enter the new year, many of us look for ways to improve our health naturally. Herbal teas, used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, are a fantastic alternative to common supplements. While manufactured supplements like tablets, powders, and gummies have their place, many contain fillers that reduce the potency and effectiveness of the nutrients they promise. These fillers can interfere with nutrient absorption, making it counterproductive to take them in the first place. Herbal teas, on the other hand, provide a natural solution that enhances nutrient absorption and minimizes side effects.
How Herbal Tea Boosts Nutrient Absorption
The secret behind herbal tea’s effectiveness is hot water. Hot water alone offers numerous health benefits, such as aiding digestion, improving blood circulation and flushing out toxins. By adding herbs and other natural ingredients, you can enhance specific nutrients for targeted benefits. Cultures like those in Asia and the Middle East have long embraced hot water and tea for their therapeutic properties, making them stapes in daily health routines.
Why Avoid Fillers in Supplements?
Many supplements on the market today are filled with unnecessary ingredient that provide no nutritional value. Worse, they can negatively impact your health by interfering with nutrient absorption and causing side effects. If you still need supplements, pay attention to the following commonly used fillers and avoid them wherever possible:
Common ingredients to avoid in manufactured supplements
Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats): Increases shelf life but also raises bad cholesterol (LDL) while lowering good cholesterol (HDL).
Artificial Colors: Add no nutrition and are often linked to potential health risks. Avoid FD&C Blue No. 1 and 2, FD&C Red No. 40, and other synthetic dyes.
Stearic Acid or Magnesium Stearate: Reduces clumping but lacks any nutritional benefits. Overconsumption can reduce nutrient absorption.
Maltodextrin: A heavily processed artificial sweetener that spikes blood sugar and diminishes good gut bacteria, leading to inflammation.
Carrageenan: Can cause bloating, digestive issues and inflammation.
Sodium Benzoate: Extends shelf life but can become carcinogenic when mixed with vitamin C.
Types of Herbal Teas as Supplements
Herbal teas offer a natural, effective way to enhance nutrient absorption and promote overall well-being without the risks of fillers found in many supplements. As you embark on your health journey, consider trading in your synthetic supplements for natural herbal remedies. Below you can explore specific tea recipes designed for your health, beauty and wellness! Click below to read more on:
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