Some teas are beneficial as a drink for those who are monitoring their caloric consumption, and contain antioxidants that may help fight free radicals throughout the body, as previously mentioned. Here Miranda Larbi, TheSun.co.uk, reflects on improving sleep and losing weight by drinking tea before bed:

 

“For most of us, the thought of shedding body fat is a daunting one with complicated diets and exercises needed to achieve the end goal.

But it doesn't have to be that hard – it's simply a matter of re-balancing our lifestyles.

Sleep really does affect weight loss

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We tend to store a lot of fat around our middles if we're exposed to high and prolonged periods of stress.

Stress comes in many different forms but the effect on our metabolisms is basically the same.

If you're disproportionately storing more fat around your lower belly, then you need to start thinking about reducing your stress levels and getting a good night's sleep.

Pre-bed tea time

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An easy way to start improving the quality of your sleep and boosting your weight loss is by drinking a cup of tea before bed.

We're not talking about the kinds of dubious diet teas that promise to help you shed a stone in a week.

And we're not talking caffeine rich builders, which could keep you up at night.

Instead, try these herbal teas to satisfy sweet cravings, calm the mind and prepare the body for rest…

Cinnamon tea

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Cinnamon has tonnes of health benefits.

It's naturally anti-inflammatory, meaning that it'll help you de-bloat and reduce your overall physical stress load.

It's also said to increase insulin sensitivity and decrease blood sugar – both of which are vital for losing weight.

The spice is also thought to boost metabolism because your body uses more energy to process it.

“Though it has a slight metabolism/thermogenic effect, it is more about balancing blood sugar and insulin resistance, which in turn aids weight loss and can lessen food cravings,” nutritionist Helen Bond told The Sun.

“Again, this does not replace the need for dietary changes. A far better way of balancing blood sugar and insulin resistance is to follow a sugar-free, low-carbohydrate diet.”

Dr Sally Norton told The Sun that cinnamon can be added to desserts or hot drinks as a healthy alternative to sugar, as it can have a subtle sweetness.

So if you want something sweet after dinner, a cup of cinnamon tea might be the ideal solution.

Peppermint tea

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Feeling tired and groggy inevitably leads to snacking through the day or reaching for calorific foods.

But peppermint tea has been found to awaken the senses in a variety of ways.

It relieves tension headaches, clogged sinuses, improves energy, and may improve sleep.

And it might help to aid weight loss.

A small study got 13 people to take a peppermint oil capsule each.

Scientists found that this reduced appetite compared to not taking peppermint oil.

But it may just be that it's a really satisfying tea that leaves you feeling really refreshed and less likely to snack.”

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