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July 23, 2007

Snack on tea

By Kashi Read more daily challenge and snacking
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

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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    I sometimes make deserts using green tea.

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    teffi commented on this. over 1 year ago

    Usually I don’t like tea, but I wanted to challenge myself so i found a recipe for chai iced tea: http://www.eatbetteramerica.com/recipes/global-flavors/chai-iced-tea.aspx and i LOVED it!! i didn’t even want to eat anything else, it was so delicious and filling!! I will definetly be taking this challenge again!!

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    ladyblades commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I love tea and coffee. I work, from time to time, for a store that sells them both and I can tell you they both help curb hunger. I like so many but iced tea with sugar-free Torani (a splenda sweetened syrup) makes me feel like I’ve had a fancy coffee-house drink at a fraction of the cost.

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    MariStroz commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Yes I did it yeah

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    MariStroz commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I love sweet tea If I can only try it with splenda it might be better for me. But McDonalds sweet tea is the best

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    kellybug2k commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I had a cup of HOT blackberry tea at work today- it helped curb my craving for sugary-bad-stuff. :)

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    tcage45315 commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I also tried brown rice tea, which is very thick – I didn’t like it but my one friend is in love with it and it gives fiber, so she is less hungry. Kashi should make a tea!

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    tcage45315 commented on this. about 3 years ago

    I tried African Red Tea, from Whole Foods Market. It was awesome and had a tangy taste. It is also full of anti-oxidents.

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    chefmike commented on this. about 3 years ago

    Black and Green teas are fantastic. Use caution because many captialize on the “Craze”
    dried teas from what I have learned are very beneficial, but of course I will be lazy and buy some of the bottled teas also. I enjoy going to asian markets in Houston here where nobody even speaks much english. Going off the beaten path opens up doors to cool new things/cultures foods and teas/beverages. Republic of Tea is sometimes little pricey but great ingredients and ethical company. Read the bottles carefully as some can be loaded with sugars and soidum that you may have not been aware of. I like the green and honey tea by Chin Chin.

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    fro08 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    i drink alot of white tea to being with, so i think this will be easy! and very healthy!

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    Nico2317 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    Tea is a good way to relax

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    MissBananaSplit commented on this. over 3 years ago

    Tea is so good! I love learning about all the different varieties at my local tea shop. It is interesting how tea leaves are processed to develop their many distinctive flavors and health benefits.

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    myhousemd commented on this. over 3 years ago

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

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    xxcrystalxx32 commented on this. over 3 years 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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    FarmGirl52 commented on this. over 3 years 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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    Katrinia17 commented on this. over 3 years ago

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

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    magieperdu commented on this. over 3 years 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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    quiltqueen commented on this. over 3 years 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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    usedtobefit commented on this. almost 4 years 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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    decafgreentea commented on this. almost 4 years 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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    delphi321 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

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

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    samariah commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    absolutely best snack

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    magick1 commented on this. about 4 years 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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    MMwallace02 commented on this. about 4 years 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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    MommyofBabyBoy commented on this. over 4 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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    bamamama commented on this. over 4 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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    proxyjon commented on this. over 4 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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    LeoGirl3 commented on this. over 4 years ago

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

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    xoashleyxo32 commented on this. over 4 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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    Reagn_4289 commented on this. over 4 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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    NicoleN commented on this. over 4 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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    hannah commented on this. over 4 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.