Fat Fighting Infusion

An herbal drink that boosts energy while fighting fat.

From: Amanda McQuade Crawford

Show: What a Relief!

Ingredients

2 ounces dried yerba mate (available in natural foods stores or online)

1 ounces guarana seed (available in natural foods stores or online)

2 ounces dried damiana (available in natural foods stores or online)

1 ounce dried green tea

12 ounces boiling water

Preparation

Level: Easy

Servings: 6

Cook Time: 5 min

Ready In: 20 min

Place dry ingredients in a jar. Shake thoroughly until mixed.

Steep 1 tablespoon of herb mix in 12 ounces boiling water for 5 to 15 minutes.

Store remaining herb mixture in dark-glass jar, or out of direct sunlight.

Dosage: 3 mugs per day, or up to 32 ounces per day, for 3 weeks.

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