The summer is almost over but it’s not too late to start thinking healthy. Mexican Pop artist Belinda always manages to stay looking fit by sticking to a fitness routine and watching her diet, and she’s a fan of teatoxing which is detoxing with herbal tea, but is it safe?
Tea is one of the world’s most popular beverages and teatoxing promises results such as weight loss, detoxification, increased energy, and even youthful skin. Belinda is a fan of FitTea, whose properties help re-energize, get rid of toxic chemicals, eliminate inflammation and improve her skin.
Many people swear by Teatoxing, but there are many claims that state that teatoxing isn’t necessarily great for your body. According to MedlinePlus, there’s not enough evidence that supports that senna promotes weight loss, but there is evidence claiming that it irritates the stomach lining to produce a laxative effect and can contribute to stomach discomfort, cramps, and diarrhea, which may lead to unhealthy weight loss. Ironically, this herb is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a nonprescription laxative used to treat constipation and to clear the bowel before a colonoscopy.
When starting any type of detox it’s important to do your research before you begin, talk to your doctor. Make sure that the ingredients you are putting inside your body are safe. This is why we have the FDA, which lists so much valuable information about the food we consume. Tea, just like coffee contains caffeine and it can irritate your your bladder, so it’s important to not go overboard.
Practicing a balanced diet and exercise program is key, “What I do is watch what I eat throughout the week. The weekends are for eating whatever you want because you shouldn’t die of hunger,” says Belinda. She loves working out and does a lot of dance choreography prepping for her shows, which keep her in shape. Her diet is high in fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins, which also keep her healthy.