A Simple 4 Ingredient Herbal Tea That Will Cure Overeating
By: Khyati Jain
Tags: Health, Lifestyle, Food, Self, Nutrition

We all have sinned gluttony by stuffing our faces with delicious food till our pant’s button is ready to pop open. As an Indian, I have committed this sin more times than I can count or is willing to admit.

Indian food is heavy, spicy, and too delicious to stop eating. When you devouring paneer butter masala or dal makhani it feels like a crime to not take a second serving. I grew up eating this rich, widely versatile cuisine.

My whole family is full of foodies. We live for food. I am a proud Punjabi(a northern state in India) we are known for our hospitality and food. From morning till night all our conversations revolve around either eating or cooking.

When you live among food-crazed people, overeating is a mild inconvenience that you need to get over, to get ready for the next meal.

I love fitness but not more than food. I work hard during the week to earn my cheat day. I inhale food on Sundays.

Food is a symbol of love, we enjoy and celebrate festivals with everyone by the means of food and gifts. So, overeating is common during the festivals.

I am not here to teach you about will power and self-control, god knows I have none of it when it comes to food.

But, I do have a killer herbal tea recipe that will make your over-eating bearable.

Here is a list of ingredients:-

Carom Seeds

Carom seeds contain thymol, an essential oil that helps in releasing the gastric juices in the stomach that helps in accelerating the digestive process.

Ayurvedic expert, Dr.B.N. Sinha says

“Carom seeds help in maintaining your digestive health. They treat any kind of abdominal discomfort due to indigestion like stomach pain or burning sensation. It increases the appetite for those suffering from a loss of appetite.”

My mom always used to give us half teaspoon of carom seeds with lukewarm water whenever we had a stomachache. It always helped in reliving the cramps and improving digestion.

Ginger

Giner is the star ingredient in teas. You can add ginger to any tea may it be masala or herbal. This spice helps to fight acid reflux and nauseous. Ginger helps in stimulating gastric enzymes which aid in digestion.

This study suggests that ginger helps ease movement in the intestinal tract which can help in curing constipation.

Cinnamon

Who doesn't love cinnamon hot chocolate or eggnog?

A health-gut study done by researchers at the RMIT University School of Engineering found that cinnamon helps in dropping the carbon dioxide level in the stomach, which aids digestion.

Cinnamon can also help with abdominal cramps and flatulence. So don’t just save it for Christmas time, use it all year round for a healthy gut.

Basil

Basil is known as the queen of herbs. It is considered holy in India, just like the cows we pray to this plant too.

Basil leaves are rich in vitamin K, which helps in digestion and it also supports brain function. Its anti-inflammatory properties aid digestion and joints.

Tea made by the author.

How To Make The Herbal Tea

Grab a pot, add 1 cup water to it.

Add a half tablespoon carom seeds to it.

Take a small root of ginger, one cinnamon stick, and 3–4 basil leaves.

Crush these ingredients in a bowl. (Optional)

Add the mixture to the water or add cinnamon stick, basil leaves, and ginger directly to the water.

Boil for a minute

Strain the tea.

It is easy to make this beneficial tea, as all the ingredients are widely popular.

Customize The Taste

If you have a sugar tooth, then I recommend adding honey or jaggery. If you are in a mood for something tangy then add a few drops of lemon to zing it up. I have tried both the version, it is hard to pick a winner because they are equally good.