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July 23, 2007

Snack on tea

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Rather than reaching for one of those convenient but unhealthy snacks, try drinking a cup of tea while you’re making dinner or when you are craving a snack at work today. It will take your mind away from the snacks and provide some natural antioxidants.

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    hannah over 2 years ago

    I did it! I made about 5 dozen cookies for gifts this afternoon, but only had one (didn’t even lick the spatula—cross my heart!). My solution was to drink a pot of Bourban Street Vanilla Rooibas tea—incredibly healthy and caffeen-free. My highest reccommendations for it.

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    NicoleN over 2 years ago

    oh yes. can do this, love tea. good idea to have tea while cooking! i always pick at whatever i’m cooking and then am not hungry for the finished product! which is a bummer after spending a long time on a dish.

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    Reagn_4289 over 2 years ago

    i’m a lover of chai tea. you still add sugar and soy but its better than my 5 cans of dr. pepper habit!

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    xoashleyxo32 over 2 years ago

    I bought a bunch of different flavored teas which made it fun when it came time to drink them!

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    LeoGirl3 over 2 years ago

    I love tea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    proxyjon over 2 years ago

    I love the Lipton Pyramid Tea. I went through 3 boxes in about one month!

    Every morning, while everyone else at the office gets coffee (with cream and sugar), I use the coffee maker’s spigot to brew delicious tea.

    Actually, I tried to drink a Coke a couple of days ago (I gave up soft drinks over a year ago) and it was terrible! I’m so glad that I made that choice.

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    bamamama over 2 years ago

    Stay-at-home-mom with two toddlers. I have to stop mindlessly snacking. It is going to be tough to break old habits. I am going to do this! I have about 10 boxes of tea (always had good intentions). Now I will start drinking them!

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    MommyofBabyBoy over 2 years ago

    What a great idea! I don’t know why I never thought of it! I am a stay at home mom of a 5 month old….and I seem to be “grazing” more than ever just out of sheer bordom when he is napping! Vanilla tea is so fabulous!!!

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    MMwallace02 about 1 year ago

    This is a great idea my worst time of day is before dinner. I am definitely going to do this.I Love Numi Ruby Chai….. organic spiced rooibos. Its caffeine free and contains cinnamon which is a natural appetite represent. Maybe it will help me eat less supper.

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    magick1 about 1 year ago

    I have been doing this all this month. Work provides the Lipton regular tea and Bigelow Green Tea (my favorite).

    Besides water, tea’s my favorite item! Warm or cold!

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    samariah about 1 year ago

    absolutely best snack

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    delphi321 about 1 year ago

    tea is best, i recomend the choice licorice mint or ginger appircot

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    decafgreentea about 1 year ago

    You can tell by my screen name that I do this. Green tea is the best! It definitely helps to curb my hunger.

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    usedtobefit about 1 year ago

    I was never a tea drinker until about a year ago. Now, I have realized that it curbs my hunger. I am a stay at home mom, and snacking was getting out of control. I have found that the key for me is that it has to be WARM liquid. I am not sure what it is about the warmth, but it takes the hunger away. I admit, I still might have a cup of coffee every other day or so, but the majority of it is tea. I have lost 60 pounds and have about 13 left until my goal!

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    quiltqueen about 1 year ago

    I love this. I like tea and used iced instead with splenda. It’s also great for having antioxidants and other good things for our bodies instead of sugar and flour.

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    magieperdu about 1 year ago

    Thank heavens I love tea. It isn’t quite the satisfaction level as an oatmeal-chocolate chip cookie, but I made it through the day!

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    Katrinia17 about 1 year ago

    I really need to get back into drinking my tea. I’ve just been on a water kick lately.

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    FarmGirl52 about 1 year ago

    As a child, my family would dig sassafras roots and make the most wonderful hot tea. As this isn’t an option where I now live, I found a substitute in a bottled liquid form in my local grocery store’s tea aisle. It can be added to hot or iced water. I also drink an authentic ginseng tea I found in an Asian store. To add a new twist to my teas, I add a piece of crystalized ginger root. I think it helps to try new teas to tempt the palate instead of snacks. I can do this!

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    xxcrystalxx32 about 1 year ago

    I love tea! Tea is something my family makes every single day, so when i’m craving sweets..i’ll definitely pour a cup of tea instead =)

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    myhousemd about 1 year ago

    I used to do this all the time. I need to get back into the habit.