I recently read an article featuring celebrity moms like Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum and Angelina Jolie who drank herbal teas for it’s many nutritional benefits and it made me pause.  When I recovered from my momentary mental break, I realized that celebrities held the key to success when it came to great health.  They have access to some of the top health professionals, nutritionists, fitness experts, and culinary chefs in the world.  So, I figured us not-so famous moms could glean a bit of knowledge from them as well.  

Since these Starlets seem to have the inside Hollywood scoop on health and wellness I decided to delve deeper into the nutritional benefits of herbal teas, and share some of the many advantages with the rest of you All-Star moms.

First, it should be noted that herbal tea is a decaffeinated beverage.  Second, it’s not made from the leaves of a tea bush like traditional teas.  It’s an herbal infusion, or tisane, made of certain dried leaves, pieces of ripe fruits, seeds, roots or other botanicals extracted in hot water.  This lovely beverage is then made from steeping or boiling herbs into a nice digestible form.  For best health results, use organic selections and avoid teas with any artificial ingredients.

There are many types of herbal teas on the market, and some of the more popular ones are peppermint, chamomile, lavender, ginseng, hibiscus and ginger.  In addition to the weight loss benefits, check out ten additional advantages this fragrant and appealing drink has to offer:

1.     Helps Improve Skin Problems

2.     Stimulates the Immune System

3.     Sooths Sore Throats

4.     Aids in Achieving a More Calm State of Mind

5.     Supports Heart Health

6.     Relieves Stomach and Digestive Problems

7.     Promotes Energy and Wellness

8.     Helps Fight Disease

9.     Relaxes the Body

10. Makes It Easier to Sleep

So, while true that celebrity life has its perks, that doesn’t mean the rest of us super moms can’t enjoy some of the same perks as the uber-rich and ultra-famous.  Hey, we may not be a star in the eyes of millions, but we are stars in the lives of the ones who count, so for them, drink a cup of herbal tea today. 

Not a fan of herbal teas, check out my article on other healthy mom drinks. http://careermommy.hubpages.com/hub/5-Drinks-to-Get-You-in-the-Mood-to-Relax