herbal tea

[heavenlylamb]

I've started back on the program today, but I can't find my original program, with the complete list of allowed foods/ drinks.... i only have the summary that I had posted on my fridge.

When I did the program before, I never drank herbal tea, but I found when I'd finished that it helped with hunger. but I'm not sure whats allowed and what's not.

Can anyone enlighten me?!

Thanks,
Pen

[sundaymorningstaple]

Well, everybody's program is different. I'm one of the later ones and mine says that herbal teas are fine as long as they are NOT fruit teas. I drink at least one Rooibo's tea daily along with my English Breakfast & Earl Grey. Chinese tea, Chrysanthum tea are okay as well on mine. It's best to hear from other here as well as I don't know if the allowables are the same for all.

[drexyl]

Just re-checked the bible, all herbal teas are good except fruit flavoured ones, black tea, green tea & I found out Chai tea is ok too, nice for a change!
Cya from Sharlene

[kgb]

I am addicted to mint tea, I tried it as a result of having gas and bloating (not a good subject) . It tastes fantastic and helps to finish of the meal and end the day. It helps with digestion and it also tastes great.

KGB

[hexi2]

Hey Drexyl - where did you find out Chai tea is ok, I have been looking at them wondering... I would say that Lipton's Chai is out as they add a few weird things that aren't on our list but I got an organic one yesterday that seems all pure. Just want to make sure it is ok?

[paza]

SMS

Can I please ask were you buy your teas from. Especially the Rooibios tea, also do you use sweenter in it?

KGB Do you get your mint tea from a health food shop or just woolies or coles? Thanks

Also just thought I would share that in my program it DOES allow Black and Green tea. The only teas NOT allowed are the fruit flavoured. Doesnt mention anything about Chai tea, so I dont know what comes under.

Thanks

[drexyl]

Hello again!

The chai tea I have is Nerada Organics. It doesn't have anything naughty in it, just organic tea, organic ginger, cinnamon, cardomon & cloves.
I rang the clinic & asked them & because there's nothing else added, it's ok!
I found a REALLY nice green & mint tea by Madura, & they do THE best black tea also! ( mind you it was way nicer with milk & sugar,
but hey, what ya gonna do? ) I buy them all at Woolies! I've seen the Roobios tea there too!
As a rule you don't normally add sweetener to herbal teas, but to each his own, you may prefer it that way? Try it 1st without sweetener & see what you think?

Hope this helps!

Cya from me

[kgb]

Hi Paza I just get the ones from Coles Twinings infusions pure Peppermint.

Give it a go, it is also nice cold with ice. It also helps to clear out the system.

KGB

[sundaymorningstaple]

Originally Posted by paza

SMS

Can I please ask were you buy your teas from. Especially the Rooibios tea, also do you use sweenter in it?

Paza,

I'm in Singapore so I don't think it will be too much help for you. I have friends who work for S.African Airways here in Singapore and they usually will keep me stocked up with it. Otherwise I usually drink Twinnings Earl Gray or English Breakfast Tea. I drink all my teas black without any sweeteners at all. Matter of fact I don't use sweeteners in anything. I cook with a wipe of EVOO or spray of Pam and Balsamic Vinegar & Water. Kind of a sour guy!

[Daisy]

I got a big fat no from my clinic on Chai Tea - did anyone hear anything different?

Question "I have heard from some friends that are on Cohen's that we may be allowed Chai Tea - I have checked the contents
and it just has some dried herbs added? Is this OK to drink?"

Answer" NO ! you are NOT allowed Chai tea on the program.We have a full list from Dr Cohen of all approved foods etc. Chai Tea is a NO."

[paza]

Thanks Drexyl and KGB I will give those a go as suggested

SMS Ah dont ya love friends that can always come up with the goods..
Thanks thoug and I will give it a try without a/s but I am a very sweet girl