Bikini Body Drink

Are you getting ready for swim season?  DRINK UP!  Hydration is key when you are working out.  80% of our cells are made of water.  Tired of drinking water?  Change it up with this great tea recipe and ditch the sugary sodas and bottled teas. 


BENEFITS OF TEAS
Fat Burning - A study of oolong tea suggests that a mix of caffeine and antioxidants increases the number of calories you burn by approximately 3 percent over 24 hours.  What's even better is that some of these extra calories might come from stored fat, according to the study!


Strong Body -  Several studies have linked regular tea consumption to higher bone density, helping to reduce you risk of fractures as you age.  Tea also exhibits anti-inflammatory effects which may help damaged tissue hear more quickly.

Strawberry-Peach Rooibos Tea

Ready in 2 hours and 15 min* Makes 4 servings

4 1/4 cups water

8 roobios tea bags

1 large ripe peach sliced (about a cup)

1 cup sliced strawberries, plus 4 berries for garnish

1) In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil

2) Turn off heat, add tea bags and steep for 5 min

3) Add peach and strawberries to a pitcher.  Discard tea bags and add tea.

4) Chill for 2 hours or up to 1 day.  Serve over ice and garnish with a strawberry.