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6 herbal teas to drink after a heavy meal

6 herbal teas to drink after a heavy meal
Extract from the article: Some people have heavy and difficult digestion. They feel bloated because they have abused certain foods. They feel tired, with nausea. After a heavy meal and a lot of water, it is common to not feel at your best. To avoid liver problems and detoxify

Some people have heavy and difficult digestion. They feel bloated because they have abused certain foods. They feel tired, with nausea. After a heavy meal and a lot of water, it is common to not feel at your best. To avoid liver problems and detoxify the body: adopt the infusion reflex.

Whether you feel heavy just after a meal, several hours later or your stomach feels like a football the next morning, instead of turning to medication, why not try some natural remedies?

Aniseed tea

Aniseed is ideal for combating aerophagia. Your stomach is rumbling and you're in a tizzy. With its spicy taste, it leaves a fresh sensation in the mouth and helps to restore intestinal comfort.

Recipe: 150ml boiling water, 02 teaspoons of dried aniseed. Pour the boiling water over the anise seeds and leave to infuse for at least ten minutes. Drink this tea at least three times a day, about thirty minutes before meals. However, this drink is not recommended for pregnant women and should not be taken for too long. A seven-day course is sufficient.

Ginger tea

Ginger is good for your health, thanks to its active ingredients that stimulate the stomach. Ginger tea helps to reduce the feeling of heaviness and prevents nausea and vomiting.

Recipe: 01 ginger root in pieces in 250 ml of boiling water, let infuse, then filter. Enjoy with a little lemon and honey.

Lemongrass infusion

A cup of lemongrass tea after each meal stimulates the stomach functions and activates digestion. Because of its antiseptic and healing properties, lemongrass also relieves inflammation of the colon. It reduces flatulence, bloating and stomach cramps.

Recipe: 500 ml boiling water, 04 lemongrass leaves with 1 ginger root, 2 tablespoons honey. Peel the ginger and crush it so that it releases its aroma. Put the lemongrass leaves and ginger in a teapot and pour in boiling water. Leave to infuse until completely cooled. Strain and add the honey.

Turmeric infusion

Turmeric can be used as a natural remedy to aid digestion. It helps to stimulate digestion, treat peptic ulcers and liver diseases.

Recipe: In 250 ml of hot water, add 02 teaspoons of turmeric powder. Leave to infuse for 5-10 minutes and then drink the mixture.

Lemon infusion

Lemon has interesting digestive properties. A glass of freshly squeezed lemon juice is always good after a fatty meal. The water it contains supports the lemon's draining action, helping to rid the liver of toxins accumulated in the body. This detox recipe is perfect for burning fat after a holiday meal.

Recipe: 1 cup of water, 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon of honey. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and set aside. Squeeze one lemon juice. Put the honey and lemon juice in the bottom of a cup and pour hot water over it. Stir. Drink this drink before and after meals every day. This drink is not recommended for people who suffer from acid reflux.

Cinnamon infusion

Cinnamon is a good choice for bloating. Tonic, it helps in case of digestion problems. Indeed, in case of difficult digestion, it is recommended to drink 1 cup of cinnamon infusion between meals for a few days.

Recipe: 1/2 l of water, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder, 1 tablespoon of honey. Bring the water to the boil, once boiling, put the tea and cinnamon to infuse. Cover and leave to infuse for 5 minutes. Strain, and add the honey.

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Some people have heavy and difficult digestion. They feel bloated because they have abused certain foods. They feel tired, with nausea. After a heavy meal and a lot of water, it is common to not feel at your best. To avoid liver problems and detoxify

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