Lose weight with Victoria Beckham's tea part 3

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Herbal teas
What's been said about them?
They're great for boosting your fluid intake and each herb has a different ability - for example, chamomile is good for tension and peppermint is good for the digestive system, colds, catarrh and Headaches. The different varieties mean they appeal to lots of different tastes and the caffeine-free types are better for you than normal tea.
Who are they good for?
People who don't want to have too much caffeine, pregnant women, for example. Those who like different flavours, or have a specific medical complaint that can be eased by a particular herb. Here are the most popular varieties and what they can be helpful for:
Chamomile: Digestion, relaxing, soothing, good for anxiety, relieves cold and flu symptoms.
Dandelion: Stimulates the body to eliminate waste and toxins.
Echinacea: Helps boost the immune system.
Fennel: Cleanses and calms the digestive system. Helps suppress appetite.
Ginseng: Revitalising, pick-me-up, good for when you've been overdoing it and helps boost the immune system.
Nettle: Good for cleansing circulation.
Peppermint: Calms and soothes the digestive system.
Where can I buy them?
Your local supermarket
How much are they?
Sainsbury's: Twinings Camomile and Spearmint Herbal Tea, £0.92 for 20.
Asda: Fairtrade Organic Peppermint Tea, £0.62 for 20.
Tesco: Birt & Tang Detox Herbal Teabags, £1.99 for 20.