People over the years have been using various plant parts to control abnormal conditions of the body. Guava leaves and the other parts of the parent plant are among the many herbs used traditionally to manage dysentery, thyroid disorders, cancers, and infertility.

Guava leaves extracted using water or using other solvents like methanol and ethanol are widely used in the management of menstrual pain,  heart diseases, and weight gain. Learn more here.

Note: ethanol and methanol, and other synthetic solvents are not recommended to be used at home or without proper guidance from medical experts. Please, do not use them unless you are told to do so by a medical expert.

Several scientific studies have shown that guava leaves can benefit you for weight loss management.

For instance, this study showed that the extract of guava leaves reduced lipid peroxidation, blood glucose levels, and increased insulin levels in diabetic induced rats.

Increased levels of blood glucose are one of the many factors that cause weight gain.

One study showed a clear correlation between increased blood glucose levels, insulin resistance, and weight gain.

Moreover, one study showed that increased consumption of dietary sugars can cause obesity.

Guava leaves and fruits without the peels are great sources of low-calorie foods, which provide satiety without making you exceed the daily limit.

Increased levels of blood cholesterol and fatty liver are due to decreased levels of insulin. This causes fat accumulation around the tummy.

One study showed the effectiveness of the leaf extract of guava in alleviating hepatic lipids and insulin resistance.

Moreover, an analysis of guava revealed that guava leaves contain only 1g total fat. This makes guava leaves an excellent herb for cutting belly fat. There are many health benefits of guava leaves for belly fat and including the burning of stubborn fat and sugar.

However, it is important to note that losing weight is not a one day job. It requires strategic planning and patience.

Just drinking guava leaves tea may not make you slim in a day or month but the leaves can help provide you a sense of satiety without taking more calories and control other diseases that can help increase weight gain.

With that in mind, here are some tips to help you get flat tummy with guava leaves:

In this guide, you are going to learn how to use guava leaves for a flat tummy.

In a rush? Short answer: to use guava leaves for flat tummy, wash 20 fresh and green guava leaves with running water. Boil these leaves in 1L of water for 15 minutes. Then, remove the pot from heat and allow the decoction to cool down to room temperature.

To use the guava leaf tea for weight loss, drink 2 cups daily. One before a meal or after a workout, and the other one before bed. You can also use guava leaf tea in place of your morning coffee.

Guava leaf tea was believed to help cut down excess glucose and cholesterol in the body by improving metabolism of both glucose and cholesterol. And these are the main causes of large tummies.

For more details, read on to find out more information on how to prepare and use guava leaves with green tea, ginger, lemon juice, and red tea for weight loss.

Tips to Use Guava for Weight Loss

Below are some ways in which you can prepare guava leaves with other herbs to get rid of belly fat:

How to use guava leaves for flat tummy and weight loss

1. Get 15 to 20 leaves of guava, wash and boil in one litre of water for 10mins. The colour of the water changes to golden brown.
2. You can add ginger and lemon for best result.
3. Warm it every time you want to drink and boil new leaf after 3 days.

How to use guava leaves and lemon for flat tummy

To use guava leaves and lemon for a flat tummy, get 20 fresh guava leaves, two fresh lemons, and 1 litre of water.

Wash the guava leaves preferably with running water. Put the guava leaves in a boiling pot. Add 1 litre of water and lemons.

Place the boiling pot on heat and allow to boil for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool down to room temperature.

When the guava leaf cooled down, strain the tea into a clean container. Drink one cup in the morning and another one before bed.

How to use guava leaves and Green Tea for flat tummy

If you want to use guava leaves and Green Tea to lose belly fat, use 2 tablespoons of green tea and 20 fresh guava leaves.

Boil both the guava leaves and Green Tea in 1liter of water. Strain the tea. Drink two cups two times a day.

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How to use guava leaves and Red tea for flat tummy

To use guava leaves and Red tea for flat tummy, use 20 fresh guava leaves and two tablespoons of Red tea if you are using dried ones.

Boil the mixture of red tea and guava leaves in 1 litre of water for about 15 minutes. Remove the tea from heat and allow it to cool down to room temperature.

Strain the tea when it cooled down. Drink two cups two times a day. One cup in the morning and another cup in the evening.

When to drink the guava tea?

Drink first thing in the morning while it’s warm and drink it at night when you know you are not going to eat anything again.

I have Ulcer can I drink it?

No, if you are an ulcer patient please do not try this.

Who can drink the guava leaves tea?

Everyone can drink except for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

For how long should I take it?

Use for at least 2-4 weeks before you start seeing any significant result.

Conclusion

I hope you find this article helpful. Let me know if you have any questions about how to use guava leaves for a flat tummy.

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