Why Should You Drink A Mint Infusion After Eating?

Peppermint is a source of health and well-being. There are many types of mint, and in each country one or the other will be more typical. However, anyone is suitable to make a mint infusion in order to take care of health , make rich desserts or even essential oils.

Infusions, in general, help us to combat various health problems.  In addition, they favor other aspects such as weight loss, while they can act as mild sedatives before going to sleep.

Why should I drink a mint infusion after eating?

The way to prepare the mint infusion, as well as the number of times that we will take it throughout the day, will vary depending on the benefits we want to obtain.

You can take two cups of mint infusion a day, being appropriate to include it in our eating habits for one week in a row and rest the next.

1. The mint infusion promotes digestion

There are many infusions that promote digestive processes, such as dandelion, green tea or chamomile. However, we opted for the mint infusion because of how beneficial it is for our digestive system, as stated in this study carried out by the Urmia University of Medical Sciences (Iran). 

This natural drink helps to  better absorb nutrients  through the intestine. In turn, it is an infusion that is very suitable for people who suffer from any intestinal disorder, since it helps to relieve any pain or discomfort.

Peppermint  supports liver functions. This study carried out by the Semnan University (Iran), despite having been tested with rodents, affirms that mint could improve the symptoms and the condition of people suffering from Diabetes in future research.

Another fact that we must take into account is that it  will help us avoid the gases that can be produced when food begins to ferment.

2. The mint infusion helps us reduce appetite

This data is very interesting in case we are following a weight loss diet. The smell of mint, in addition to being relaxing, is an appetite suppressant since olfactory stimuli also reach the hypothalamus, controlling the sensation of hunger. This is confirmed by this research carried out by the University of Liverpool (United Kingdom) and this study by the Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, United States).

It is recommended to drink mint infusion after eating, because not only does it help us better absorb the nutrients of all the foods we eat, but also its essential oils and its components exert soothing and sedative actions.

Other benefits of taking mint infusion are:

• It is a good help for Diabetes patients.
• It favors the gastric and hepatic metabolism.
• It acts as a diuretic, as stated in this study carried out by the Center de Recherches et des Technologies des Eaux (Tunisia).

It is important that you avoid using sugar to sweeten your infusion. Try taking this remedy naturally or with a little honey, which is healthier.

Precautions to take into account about mint

We must know that if we exceed the consumption of the mint infusion we can suffer some side effects, as well as that it is not recommended in certain situations. We will tell you about them below:

• Gastritis: this is explained by its ability to stimulate the production of gastric acids.
• Insomnia: if we drink mint infusion in high quantities.
•  It is not recommended for children under 2 years of age, due to its menthol content.
• Soft stools and nausea: due to excessive consumption.
• It is not recommended during breastfeeding: since it can reduce the flow of milk.
• Do not take during pregnancy: because it can cause a miscarriage.

Mint stands out as an excellent ally in weight loss diets. However, remember that to lose weight, it will always be easier to go to our doctor. If we have a varied, balanced diet and try to lead an active life, our efforts will be rewarded.