Why is it beneficial to have an infusion after eating?

Most of us have heard at some point that having an infusion after eating is highly recommended to preserve or improve our overall health.

The benefits of many infusions are universally known, like chamomile for stomach discomfort, linden for relaxing the body, green tea to help with weight loss, horsetail for fluid retention, milk thistle for the liver, etc.

However, besides their worldwide known properties, they all share two benefits if taken after eating, as they help improve digestion and curb appetite.

They improve digestion

Infusions after meals speed up the digestive process, making it faster and much more pleasant and easier to handle.

That’s why having an infusion helps avoid those heavy, endless digestions that turned afternoons and nights into real nightmares.

After eating, the best infusions are those containing stimulating substances like theine or caffeine, such as white tea, green tea, and especially black tea, which help speed up metabolism and make digestion quicker too.

That doesn’t mean you should skip the classic digestive infusions like chamomile, lemon verbena, anise, or mint, which are great because they help eliminate or reduce gases caused by food fermentation and can also prevent bloating and that heavy feeling that comes with tough digestion.

They promote a feeling of fullness

How many times have we still felt hungry, greedy, or had an appetite after eating? How many times have we eaten high-calorie desserts just to reach a fullness that seemed impossible?

Infusions have the magic to bring us that feeling of fullness we used to chase and become the perfect dessert substitute.

Now, instead of high-calorie desserts that don’t bring anything good, we can have an infusion and still feel full in a very healthy way.

We’ll lower the risk of gaining weight and developing diseases from consuming excess sugars or unnecessary calories, plus we’ll get better nutrient absorption and a greater feeling of lightness and well-being.

For these two reasons, it’s highly recommended to reach for an infusion after eating to speed up digestion and help the body make better use of the food, while also feeling full and much lighter to tackle daily activities or sleep peacefully.

Drinking infusions can become a very healthy habit, which in normal amounts has no negative effects on the body, but of course, don’t overdo it.

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