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Are Detox Teas Healthy for You?

From the Show: Health Radio
Summary: What should you know before you consider purchasing a detox tea?
Air Date: 7/1/15
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
Guest Bio: Cynthia Sass, RD, MPH
SassHeadCynthia Sass is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, nutritionist, and registered dietitian with formal culinary training, and master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health.

Cynthia is currently the contributing nutrition editor at HEALTH magazine, and has appeared on numerous national TV programs, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, The Dr. Oz. Show, The Doctors, The Meredith Vieira Show, Nightline, and many others. Her brand new book, which includes over 100 delicious slimming recipes, is called Slim Down Now: Shed Pounds and Inches with Real Food, Real Fast.
  • Book Title: S.A.S.S! Yourself Slim: Conquer Cravings, Drop Pounds and Lose Inches
Are Detox Teas Healthy for You?
You might have noticed tons of celebrities drinking tea detoxes and claiming they have amazing health benefits like aiding in weight loss, boosting energy, and promoting clearer skin.

However, before you go jumping on the "teatox" bandwagon, you should consider these five facts.

  1. You still have to exercise.
  2. You are probably losing water weight, not fat.
  3. You may experience unwanted (and unpleasant) side effects like cramps, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and nausea.
  4. Some teas may affect your sleep pattern.
  5. The research on teas is limited and inconclusive.

Listen in as Cynthia Sass, RD, MPH, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss this latest weight loss trend and the five facts to consider before doing a tea detox.