{"id":46292,"date":"2016-07-13T11:15:34","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T15:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=46292"},"modified":"2016-07-18T10:46:33","modified_gmt":"2016-07-18T14:46:33","slug":"teatoxes-juice-cleanses-detox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/teatoxes-juice-cleanses-detox\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Teatoxes, the New Juice Cleanses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When Kylie Jenner does something on social media<\/a>\u00a0these days, almost everyone takes note. And when it comes to her flat belly (pictured below), well, everyone<\/em>\u2019s interested in how she looks so fit. One possible answer, according to her Instagram: teatoxing, the latest celeb trend in the wellness world. By drinking two teas \u2014 usually an a.m.-wake-up blend and an afternoon or evening detox tea \u2014 manufacturers claim you\u2019ll \u201cdetoxify the body,\u201d and maybe get some weight loss assistance, too. Jenner\u2019s brand of choice is Lyfe Tea<\/a>, and a host of other celebrities including Vanessa Hudgens, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj and Hilary Duff have all plugged various brands of teatoxes in recent months, including FitTea<\/a> and BooTea<\/a>. But do these new, trendy brews actually make good on their claims?<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Could Eating Charcoal Help You Detox?<\/a><\/p>\n

Why Teatoxes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For some, the appeal of these teatoxes \u2014 almost all of which contain senna, a natural laxative, or another diuretic or laxative ingredient (more on that later…) \u2014 is that they\u2019re not starvation-based. Unlike intense, liquid-only juice cleanses, you can eat normally during a teatox, while\u00a0adding in the brews throughout the day.<\/p>\n

But whereas\u00a0juice cleanses can be unsustainable<\/a>, and borderline dangerous in some cases, \u201cwith a teatox, you don\u2019t have to really change what you’re eating. The problem with juice cleanses is you’re not<\/em> eating and you’re not getting any fiber from the juices,\u201d says Priya Lawrence, MS, RD, CBN, of Tried and True Nutrition<\/a>\u00a0in New York City.<\/p>\n

That said, the varying types of teatoxes all recommend sticking to a clean diet<\/a> of proteins, fruits and vegetables, as well as getting regular exercise. \u201cYou can\u2019t be drinking a detoxifying tea but also not sleeping and having alcohol. For it to be effective, it needs to be part of a larger plan that works for you,\u201d notes Laura Lagano<\/a>, MS, RDN, CDN, an integrative clinical nutritionist in Hoboken, NJ.<\/p>\n

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Does It Really Work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Since all of the teatoxes push a healthy diet and exercise, any weight you lose is probably because you\u2019re watching what you\u2019re eating and increasing your activity.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But even if you\u2019re doing everything that\u2019s recommended on your individual teatox, it\u2019s very possible \u2014 even likely \u2014 that any weight loss results you\u2019re seeing aren\u2019t from the tea at all. \u201cSince all of the teatoxes push a healthy diet and exercise, any weight you lose is probably because you\u2019re watching what you\u2019re eating and increasing your activity,\u201d says Lawrence.<\/p>\n

Temporary weight loss also might occur because the evening teas usually contain senna, an herb which has a laxative effect that, in some cases, is, well, pretty <\/em>intense. \u201cIf you have any gastrointestinal distress [from your teatox], that\u2019s not normal,\u201d warns Lawrence. \u201cThere\u2019s no reason why you should feel sick. I think that\u2019s what people think the \u2018cleanse\u2019 part is, but that\u2019s not the way it\u2019s supposed to work.\u201d<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>The 10-Day Wheat Detox You Need to Try<\/a><\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s important to also note claims that these teatoxes may potentially\u00a0disrupt your menstrual cycle, as recently reported by Broadly<\/em><\/a>. And because senna is a laxative (even if its FDA-approved for over-the-counter use), it can cause some of the same side effects any other laxative would. So drink with caution \u2014 and always<\/em> consult with your doctor first before starting any new medical or dietary regimen.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 5 Healthier Ways to Detox \u2014 No Juice Cleanse Required<\/a><\/p>\n

Keep in mind,\u00a0tea can<\/em> help you detox \u2014 you just need to find the right blend. \u201cDandelion tea is a fantastic detoxifier. Maybe you can\u2019t \u2018see\u2019 this blend working,\u201d says Lagano, but dandelion tea can help expedite waste removal from your cells, she says.<\/p>\n

The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The power of diet and exercise does (and always will) <\/em>reign supreme over any quick fix. As Lagano sees it: \u201cThe tea has to be a part of a healthy plan.\u201d<\/p>\n

Originally published December 2015. Updated July 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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