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When we eat junk, sleep less and sit more, the metabolism will slow down (and the scale starts to go up). I use my Metabolism Boosting Tea on my Plant-Based Cleanse to naturally suppress hunger, boost hydration and kick-start the fat-burning process.
When trying to shed a few pounds, I encourage you to drink this Metabolism Tea 1-2 times a day. It has all the fresh, raw ingredients needed to activate your metabolic system, naturally.
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How to Use Metabolism Tea
To get your metabolism ramped up, you just need what we’ve always needed: rest, nutrient-dense foods that boost your metabolism and movement. This is how our bodies are meant to function and thrive.
When you get back to these three essentials, you’re practicing self-care and your body will begin to heal itself. Sometimes that means more energy, weight loss, clear skin, fewer aches, etcโย but no matter what it’s going to be feeling better than it does right now.
Best time to drink
The best time to have Metabolism Tea is upon rising as it will activate your digestive system and help relieve any bloating or digestive concerns. Once the tonic settles in, it’ll get your metabolism burn happening as well.
As the day goes on and you’re feeling hungry in between meals, sip this before you have a snack. Sometimes hunger is actually your body telling you it’s thirsty (the wires do often get crossed in our minds).
Can I make it in Bulk?
You can make this in bulk (omit the water) and freeze into ice cube trays. Then in the morning, pop one cube into a mug with hot water (or enjoy it cold in the summer). Doing this will set you up for that success you crave and get you on the road to lower weight + increased energy.
Powerful Ingredients in Metabolism Tea
Let’s be honest. When you’re just started out with a healthier diet, it’s much easier to incorporate something healthy to drink than trying to cook a new meal. This drink isn’t the cure all, but it will support you on this wellness journey thanks to these awesome ingredients:
- Apple cider vinegar – or ACV to its closest friends – contains something called acetic acid. While research is still being done to see how this is helpful, initial studies show that acetic acid reduces insulin levels, which in turn ramps up your metabolism.
- Lemon: Lemon contains various polyphenols that can suppress our appetite.
- Ginger root: This inflammation fighting root vegetable helps heal your body from the inside out.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon has a direct tie to our metabolism and can target the fat deposited in the abdominal area.
- Honey: Using a natural sweeteners makes this drink delicious while also adding beneficial anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agents.
More Foods to Increase Metabolism and Burn Fat
Getting a healthy amount of leafy greens, legumes, proteins, vegetables and fruits is essential to supporting the metabolism. Slow-burning carbohydrates will help you maintain a stable metabolic rate and keep you active and nourished throughout the day.
Stick with foods like…
- Green apples + homemade nut butter
- Veggie bowls like a Teriyaki bowl using a brown rice or quinoa base
- Spicy roasted cauliflower wings and cashew cream
- Hearty kale caesar salad with nuts (or eggs)
- Vegan Austinite tacos packed with veggies
Refined sugars and simple starches do the opposite, spiking insulin production and throwing the whole system out of whack. This can cause the metabolism to slow down and to store sugar as fat rather than burning it as energy. Yet it’s not easy to say no to them, so I prefer the method of adding in more good stuff so it crowds out the bad.
Bottom line: A plant-based whole-food diet is going to do your metabolism some serious good.
I hope Iโve inspired you to try this simple morning routine to kick start your weight loss journey. Set goals beyond pants size or poundsโย running a 5k, hiking a trail, running the Grand Canyon, kayaking with your kids, dancing with your loved onesโ allow your weight loss success to just be a launching pad to a more active energized version of you.
If youโre looking for more support, check out our Plant-Based Cleanse. No diet pills. No expensive potions. Just recipes you can make from your local grocery store using lots of fresh, nutrient dense foods that boost metabolism – fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains and spices.
Metabolism Tea FAQs
Green tea is a popular one for boosting metabolism because it contains natural caffeine to energize the body as well as antioxidants called catechins that may help increase the metabolism and burn fat.
The caffeine in tea can help speed up your metabolism and the antioxidants in certain teas can help burn fat. My tea is caffeine free (so never fear if you are caffeine sensitive!) yet it still contains several ingredients to speed up your metabolism and help burn fat.
Find a tea that can give you natural energy without a crash and one that helps your body burn fat. My tea contains apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon, ginger root, cinnamon and cayenne pepperโ all ingredients to naturally help your metabolism.
Metabolism Tea
Ingredients
- 1 cup water warm
- 1 tbsp raw honey raw
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- 2 tbsps raw apple cider vinegar raw
- 2 tbsps ginger root grated
- โ tsp ground cinnamon ground
- โ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine warm water with raw honey.ย
- Add in fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar.
- Grate fresh ginger and add into mason jar.
- Add a dash of fresh cinnamon and cayenne pepper.
- Combine well with a whisk or adding a lid and shaking up.
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Notes
- Use fresh ginger root for the most nutrients.
- Using warm, not boiling water, will help the ingredients mix together well without burning away the nutrients that make them work in this recipe.ย
- If you are sensitive to spice then omit the cayenne pepper.
- Find an apple cider vinegar “with the mother” for even more probiotic benefits.
Finally bought these ingredients. Tastes better than I anticipated! Thanks, Jen, for your helpful tips and videos.
Yay!!! Your body is going to start feeling so amazing from this tea!
Was just looking for a good morning drink to help me start the day right! This is tasty, thx!
So glad you are starting your day with this morning tea!
Love this metabolism tea – such a great start to the day!!!!
This drink is great! I love how it tastes and that it warms up my belly. Iโm not a fan of spicy things, so I only put a little cayenne pepper in.
Great start to my morning and so easy to make! Love the combo of sweet and tangy with a bit of heat. โค๏ธ
I can’t wait to try this tea this summer. Looks super easy.
I definitely need a morning metabolism boost.
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A so fantastic 10 out of 10 definitely it makes me feel fantastic for great start to the day I also added some garlic and nutmeg taste is brilliant cayenne peppers give a great zing . Love It
I need to try. I do not have the ingredients to make.
Yum yum i tried it before and its such a tummy cleaner
Jen. Your advice, honest sharing about your day to day struggles and amazing recipes are so valuable. Lucky and blessed I can across your smoothie chalkenge years ago. Thank you.
I tried this and I was so surprised that i indeed liked the taste. The acidity from the acv and lemon was balanced by the sweetness of the honey. And the cinnamong and cayenne added a bit of character to the drink. Thumbs up to you Jen for sharing helpful and healthful routines to help us in our journey to a more healthful life.
Is it ok to make a big batch of this? Keep it in the fridge and heat enough each day? Or will it ruin the taste or the ingredients? Trying to save time in the morning if I can…
I can’t wait to make this tomorrow morning! I’m excited to see the results and change up my morning routine by setting myself up for success with my healthy goals. Thank you for all you do! I want to Rawk this year out and be the healthiest version of myself!! I’m grateful Jen for your labors of love and sharing your passion with others to be
the healthiest versions of themselves.
I really like the tea, although the first time making it I added to much cayenne pepper. Made enough to drink before lunch also.
I love this tonic. I use a small amount of maple syrup instead of the raw honey.
Apple cider vinegar is known to aid in weight loss, yet to drink it by itself, it’s not very pleasant to swallow.
In this recipe, the additional ingredients are all delicious, and all assist in healthy weight loss.
Thank you!
I didn’t think I would like it because of the cayenne pepper. It’s not bad, my husband and I find it quite tasty. I cant’ wait to make the smoothie and snacks. I started late, I’m behind with the blogs. Thank you for sharing this information
It’s never to late to start! I am so happy that you and your husband love this recipe!