How to drink winter melon and lotus leaf tea to achieve weight loss effect

Winter melon and lotus leaf tea need to be combined with dietary control and moderate exercise to achieve good weight loss effects. The main drinking methods include drinking on an empty stomach, drinking before meals, controlling the brewing concentration, avoiding adding sugar, and pairing with a reasonable diet.

1. Drinking on an empty stomach

Drinking 200-300 milliliters of warm winter melon and lotus leaf tea on an empty stomach in the morning can help promote gastrointestinal motility. The dietary fiber and active ingredients in tea can help clear the intestines, but those with weaker gastrointestinal function may experience discomfort. It is recommended to try a small amount first.

2. Drink before meals

Drink about 150 milliliters 30 minutes before lunch and dinner, using the alkaloid components in tea to create a slight sense of fullness and reduce the amount of food consumed during meals. Be careful to avoid completely replacing meals with tea to prevent insufficient nutrient intake.

3. Control the brewing concentration

Use 3-5 grams of dry raw materials each time, and brew with 90 ℃ hot water for 5-8 minutes. Excessive steeping may lead to diarrhea, and long-term consumption of strong tea soup may affect iron absorption. It is recommended to limit the daily total to no more than 1000 milliliters.

4. Avoid adding sugar

It is not recommended to add honey or sugar seasonings when drinking, otherwise it will increase additional calorie intake. If you find it difficult to accept the original flavor, you can pair it with a small amount of lemon slices or mint leaves to enhance the taste, but you need to control the total calories.

5. Reasonable diet should be combined with a low-fat and high protein diet structure to avoid high-fat and high salt foods. Winter melon and lotus leaf tea can be used as a substitute for high calorie beverages, but its weight loss effect should not be solely relied on. It is necessary to ensure the daily basic metabolic needs of nutrients.

Winter melon and lotus leaf tea contains components such as malic acid that can inhibit the conversion of sugars into fats, while alkaloids in lotus leaves can promote lipid metabolism. However, relying solely on drinking tea cannot achieve significant weight loss. It is recommended to combine 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week, such as brisk walking, swimming, etc. Special populations such as pregnant women and patients with low blood pressure should use it with caution. If discomfort such as palpitations and diarrhea occurs after drinking, it should be stopped immediately. During weight loss, it is recommended to drink at least 2000 milliliters of water per day, sleep for no less than 7 hours, and maintain a healthy weight loss rate of 0.5-1 kilogram per week.