Herbal Teas (Iced)

[partytrouble]

Hi yall,

As it is already over 100 degrees here, I am craving iced tea. I know herbal teas are supposedly allowed on Induction, but I have found a tea that has a naturally sweet herb (licorice root). The tea is so sweet you don't need any added sweetener, which of course I am excited about, because I am brewing a pot of cold tea now.

HOWEVER, although I only see various herbs in the ingredients, how do I know if it has any carbs? It is decaffienated, and doesn't list sugar, but doesn't list any nutritional information.

It is called Stash Premium Licorice Spice caffeine free herbal tea. I mix 10 of these with 6 of a peppermint tea with 64 oz water and chill....so good!!

Do you think it is acceptable?

Thanks!

[meena-beena]

Re: Herbal Teas (Iced)

Well, honestly there are others on this forum who could write volumes on this kinda stuff. I'm not one of them....yet. lol

I would think however that the whole point of getting through induction is to kill your sweet tooth. If you start drinking sweet tea--even if it's not sweetened with sugar or sweetener--wouldn't that be doing the opposite? And isn't water really better for you in the end in 100 degree weather? I mean, your body is sweating water--not tea.

If it were me (and I already know that I have an addiction to sugar and flour), I wouldn't be able to stop at just one glass. And if it were really tasty, I might have to go raid the cabinets to find something sweeter to go with it like a cookie. And then I'd be off Atkins--but have my tea and cookies. So when I weigh the options--sweet tea or losing 100+ pounds, I'll have to stick with forgoing the tea. ^.^

Cravings though can be a killer, so I sympathise with you there. Hopefully someone else can give you a concrete answer instead of an opinion. ;-)

[ErinRachel1021]

Re: Herbal Teas (Iced)

I've been drinking herbal tea everyday and have had no problems. It specifically says in the book that HERBAL tea is allowed and if you go to SugarFreeSheila.com, she even reccomends the licorice root tea. The only thing is to make sure it's not caffeinated or taking the place of your water and you're golden.

[partytrouble]

Re: Herbal Teas (Iced)

thanks you guys, i really appreciate the help!!!

[kjspea]

Re: Herbal Teas (Iced)

...although I only see various herbs in the ingredients, how do I know if it has any carbs? It is decaffienated, and doesn't list sugar, but doesn't list any nutritional information.

All of my herbal teas list "0" in the carb category. According to Fitday, a mug of herbal tea (8 oz) contains 0.474g of carbs. I do enjoy herbal tea on a regular basis, but just keep it in my carb count to keep me in check.