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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, etc— 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 I’ve inspired you to try this simple morning routine to kick start your weight loss journey. Set goals beyond pants size or pounds— running a 5k, hiking a trail, running the Grand Canyon, kayaking with your kids, dancing with your loved ones— allow your weight loss success to just be a launching pad to a more active energized version of you.
If you’re 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 pepper— 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
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon ground
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine warm water with raw honey.
- 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.
- If you are sensitive to spice then omit the cayenne pepper.
- Find an apple cider vinegar “with the mother” for even more probiotic benefits.
Do you drink the whole recipe at once or sip it in the morning, evening, and throughout the day (from making the recipe one time). Thanks in advance for the clarification.
Hi Angie! I typically drink the whole recipe at once, it doesn’t take long as this is one of my faves!
I just sliced the ginger and put everything into the blender. I assume that would be ok. Everything incorporated nicely. Do you know how many grams of ginger should be used? Mine turned out pretty spicy. I used a 1” x 2” knob of ginger. Maybe 2 tablespoons grated would be less?
Hi Maureen! 2 Tablespoons would be about a 2 inch piece of raw ginger so it sounds like you did great!
Question….is it really 2 tablespoons of grated ginger? That is an aweful lot…so wanting to make sure. Thanks
Sorry…I missed Janet’s question…it answered mine. Thanks
Yes, but you can always use less if you’re not a huge fan of ginger yet. But I think it will grow on you 🙂
Hi Stacy! Yes, this recipe calls for 2tbsp of grated ginger. I think you’ll enjoy it, if you give it a try!
How important are the measurements?
Ginger is hard for me to measure. I use a microplane for what looks like a reasonable amount but if I try to put it into a tbs measure it looks like about a tsp. I can still taste it at this amount, and 2 tbs seems like a lot of ginger, but should I try to put more.
Lemon. I use a half and the times I’ve measured it is anywhere between 1 tbs and 2 1/2 tbs.
Vinegar is hard to pour into the spoon and it tends to overflow so I short change the second spoon.
Honey sometimes pours over and somtimes I go under.
Hi Janet! That’s the beauty about most of these recipes is it doesn’t have to necessarily be exact. It’ll still turn out great!
Wonderful ideas
For someone in the past who has filled her body with rubbish , now l have a program of deliciousness to follow
THANK. YOU
We’ve all been there! Yet, it’s never too late to make a change, way to rawk!
Questions: Can I add tumeric to this recipe? Also, can it be made into a paste (without the water) and just scoop out what I need to make a tea? If so, how should it be stored? Thanks
Hey Cheryl— You could add turmeric to enhance the anti-inflammatory properties. If you decide to try to make it into a paste, I would store in the fridge and use within a week. My preference would be to make Metabolism Tea Cubes and freeze them so they can last longer and are easier to use.
how many cubes would be a serving size?
Really simple to make and tasty! I enjoy that it was warm.
There’s something so soothing about it being warm, right?!
How long before a meal should you drink this? For best results?
I would shoot for 20 minutes before a meal so your body has time to respond to it. It can also help lower your blood sugar levels from the meal you eat, which is a nice bonus of the apple cider vinegar.
I’m new to this so maybe already asked. Can this be made ahead and put in refrigerator? Or leaving it out on counter ok? Also, there isn’t any “tea” in this?
Hi Nancy! If you make ahead make it in a mason jar without the water and you can leave it out on the counter. When you’re ready to drink it, stir in the warm water.
Very good taste and easy to make.
Easy to make and tasty.. definitely two signs of a winner!