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February 09.2016
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[Recipe] Detox Raspberry Tea Reduces Bloat

This raspberry tea from the Nutrition Twins (recipe at the end) is absolutely delicious and very effective at flushing bloat. It’s jam-packed with phytonutrients which are essential to keep us alive; keeping our bodies working properly and may even help prevent disease.

Yellow, orange and red foods contain carotenoids which act as antioxidants, clearing your body of free radicals that can harm our cells. Alpha- and beta-carotene can be converted by our bodies into Vitamin A which boosts our immune system and is good for eye health.

The Twins point out an added advantage …

Research suggests [raspberries] actually may assist in weight loss (yahoo!) because they contain the phytochemical C3G that may increase production of both adiponectin (which enhances fat metabolism) and leptin (which suppresses appetite). Oh yeah!

Another bonus is that cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar.

This super rich recipe is on the Next Page …

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Recipe: Detox Raspberry Tea Reduces Bloat

Serves approx 15 x 8 oz cups

Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 quarts Water
  • 1 (12 oz.) package Raspberries
  • 1 Orange, juiced
  • 2 Lemons, juiced
  • 10 whole Cloves
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks

Directions:

  1. In a large pot, combine water and raspberries bringing to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add juice from the orange and lemons, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Cover, and steep for 1 hour.
  4. Pour slowly into serving glasses with a soup ladle and enjoy!!

Nutrition Facts: 28 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 14 mg sodium, 7 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 1 g protein

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