Little known facts about weight loss with butterfly pea flower tea

Nowadays, more and more people use butterfly pea flowers to prepare food and drinks. Among them, butterfly pea flower tea is a refreshing, eye-catching drink that brings many health benefits, so it is increasingly popular.

Butterfly pea flower tea is a type of tea made from the flowers of the butterfly pea plant. Regularly drinking butterfly pea flower tea has the ability to beautify the skin and prevent aging. According to research, they contain anthocyanin, which increases the production of collagen essences for bright, elastic skin.

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In addition, experts from the Health website have researched that butterfly pea flower tea contains many flavonoids - an active ingredient that eliminates free radicals, inhibits the destruction of proteins on the skin and helps the skin become smooth, limiting aging or the appearance of wrinkles.

In addition, butterfly pea flower tea is also a drink that supports weight loss, especially for those who are overweight or obese. The active ingredient anthocyanin inhibits lipid metabolism, preventing fat accumulation in the body. In particular, the active ingredient EGCG in butterfly pea flowers also helps stimulate fat consumption, burning calories faster.

How to make 2 types of delicious tea from butterfly pea flowers

* Butterfly pea flower tea combined with apple and chia seeds

Ingredients: 2-3 bags of dried butterfly pea flower tea or 5 fresh butterfly pea flowers; 1 apple (cleaned and thinly sliced); 2-3 tablespoons chia seeds; 500ml hot water; Sugar or honey optional.

Making:

First, soak the butterfly pea flowers in 500ml of boiling water for 8-10 minutes to evenly dissolve the flavor. Once the tea has steeped, remove the tea bag and set aside. Add chia seeds to the tea and stir well. Let the chia seeds soak for about 10-15 minutes to swell. Next, add the washed apple slices to the tea. If you want, you can add sugar or honey to enhance the flavor of the tea, mix well and enjoy. Drinking the butterfly pea flower tea with chia seeds and apples cold will be more delicious.

Butterfly pea flower tea combined with chia seeds and apples is not only delicious but also very nutritious. You can enjoy it at any time of the day.

* Butterfly pea flower tea with honey

+ Simple ingredients only need butterfly pea flowers and honey. Prepare 4-5 fresh or dried butterfly pea flowers, pre-processed.

+ How to make: Put the flowers in a cup, pour hot water in and soak for about 10 minutes to let the flowers color, then remove the flower residue. Let the remaining water warm up, then add 1-2 tablespoons of honey to taste and stir well. You should avoid adding honey to the butterfly pea flower tea when it is still hot because hot water will destroy all the nutrients that are beneficial to the body.

* Butterfly pea flower tea with honey, kumquat, lemongrass

+ Ingredients to prepare include 1 lemongrass stalk, 3-4 dried or fresh butterfly pea flowers, 1-2 teaspoons of pure honey, 2-3 kumquats.

+ How to make: Prepare and wash the ingredients. Thinly slice lemongrass, boil for about 3 minutes with 200ml of water. When the lemongrass water boils, let it cool down and then soak the butterfly pea flowers. About 10 minutes later, the flowers have turned color, remove the flower and lemongrass residue, add honey, stir well, squeeze in some kumquat and serve warm. Drink a cup of this tea in the morning.

Notes when using butterfly pea flower tea

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Lam - Former Deputy Director of the National Institute of Nutrition, although butterfly pea flowers are rich in fiber, low in calories, and help control weight. However, using butterfly pea flowers alone does not guarantee weight loss if not combined with a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

To lose weight effectively with butterfly pea flowers, you can incorporate them into your daily meals, replacing high-calorie and low-nutrient dishes. Combine butterfly pea flowers with other green vegetables and fiber-rich foods such as kale, carrots, fruits, and whole grains...

Also, don't forget to exercise regularly to increase calorie burning and maintain ideal weight. It is best to consult a doctor or nutritionist before using any therapy to change your diet or lose weight.

Butterfly pea flower seeds should be removed before processing as they can cause nausea. Butterfly pea flowers should only be soaked in 70-80 degree water, avoid water that is too hot or too cold as this will reduce the effect.

Source: https://giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn/chuyen-gia-phan-tich-cach-giam-can-voi-tra-hoa-dau-biec-khong-phai-ai-cung-biet-172240511154613779.htm