A Dieta do Chá

by Kelly Choi

Otimize o seu metabolismo, ative as suas hormonas antigordura e acalme o corpo e a mente com os poderes incríveis e cientificamente comprovados de uma das bebidas mais antigas do mundo: o chá! A jornalista gastronómica e autora de best-sellers Kelly Choi apresenta aqui a ciência por trás dos poderes nutritivos e terapêuticos do chá, revelando como esta bebida milagrosa pode transformar o seu metabolismo - e a sua vida. O detox de 7 dias de A Dieta do Chá produz resultados rápidos, duradouros e impressionantes. Em apenas 1 semana, poderá:
• perder até 4 kg de peso abdominal;
• emagrecer e tonificar, sem exercício de alto impacto;
• alterar o seu metabolismo para tornar a perda de peso duradoura e automática;
• dormir melhor e ter mais energia;
• reduzir os riscos de doença cardíaca e diabetes;
• combater o stresse.

Prepare-se para perder peso e ganhar saúde com A Dieta do Chá.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Diets

200 pages, Paperback

First published June 16, 2015

About the author

Associated Names:
* I Kelly Choi (English)
* 켈리 최 (Korean)
* เคลลี ชเว (Thai)

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

TL;DR: Follow the tips to drink tea and cut liquid calories. Don't follow the meal plan.

Longer form: I found this to be an interesting read and I would certainly consider drinking tea in the amount outlined in this book to see how it affects me. I drink tea on a semi-regular basis and haven't drunk calories (beyond the occasional beer or glass of wine) in years, so I don't know if my results would be profound, but they might be. I would like to see if drinking five cups per day does indeed help increase my metabolism and decrease water retention. I would not, however, consider following her meal plan, not even for a week. Cutting the diet to her recommended 1000 calories per day is hugely dangerous. That's not generally enough to support life adequately (not even if somebody as short as I am is completely idle) and can lead to serious problems like gallstones, gout, or your body breaking down muscles instead of fat. In fact, cutting calories so far can even lead to huge weight gains, as the body plunges into starvation mode and desperately tries to hold on to every calorie consumed. Choi's definition of healthy eating is also laughable, such as when she suggests ketchup as a source of tomatoes. High fructose corn syrup and salt, yes. Tomatoes, no. Pairing the five-cup tea plan with a healthy meal plan more adapted to your size and activity level (in my case, about 1500 calories) seems like a much safer bet.

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I lost 4 pounds on this diet, which I followed for 7-out-of-8-days. Probably didn't lose more because my daily calorie intake was already relatively low, but this did push me out of a plateau and helped me loose those stubborn last few pounds. I don't know how much of an impact the tea had on my weight loss (I image sticking to around 1000 calories per day was the main factor), but it is what drew me to this book.

This was my first ever diet - my first attempt to dramatically change my food intake for a short period with the main purpose of weight loss - which I would not have attempted were it not for my love of tea. I loved drinking different types of tea at different times during the day for different purposes (to start the day with energy, to boost the metabolism, to avoid the afternoon slump) and keep the tea schedule in my tea cabinet as a regular reminder. Following the plan, however, was not easy. Dropping to a 1000-calorie daily intake was hard, and left me somewhat hungry most of the time. But since it was only for a week, I knew I could do it. (With a break for the one day in the middle where I had a cupcake.)

I find various food cleanses good for my mental state in that they break me out of my slump and get me to try new things, adding valuable variety to my diet. With the recipes in this book, I loved the idea of adding green tea to smoothies and finding other ways to focus on nutritionally-dense foods while minimizing or eliminating high caloric items.

[LadyS · Rating 3 out of 5]

For now I'm giving this book Three stars based on the theory/concepts discussed. I will update my rating after I have tried Kelly Choi's recommendations.

I have roughly about 10 pounds left to lose so of course I was attracted to a book speaking of 'melting pounds off in one week' just by simply drinking tea!!
I'm no stranger to tea, I have already *personally* experienced the benefits of drinking certain teas. For example, reducing bloating, water weight, and detoxifying.
However, I have never drank tea as a regimen - this is the difference that Kelly Choi proclaims will cause the pounds to come off.

I like how the author presented the information. She broke the information down into clear categories. she recommends a metabolisim burning tea, 2 fat blocking teas, a flat belly tea and a stress busting tea. Then she gives which types of tea falls into the categories (i.e mint tea is a flat belly tea), and the brands that produce them (i.e Lipton) . One doesn't even have to read the entire book to get the important concepts!
Along with the tea regimen, She of course recommends a diet to accompany the tea regimen. (Because nothing is getting done with a terrible diet!)
Im making changes to adopt more healthier habits and I hope that after my one week trial, that tea will become more of staple in my pantry.

[Ashley Stanton · Rating 4 out of 5]

so much useful information and not just for the cleanse. there's a ton of stuff you can apply to your daily life to lose weight without even having to do the cleanse.

[Terri Fleming · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I don't necessarily think I will do this diet, I loved the book and its wisdom. I am a tea drinker from way back, but this will definitely help. And the recipes in the back were all great. Thanks!

[Marisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was curious about the book.... Being a tea lover it was very knowledgeable information on the different types of tea, and what they are good for.... :)

[Nicole Amburgey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting read. I am currently on day one of the cleanse and so far, so good! There are a lot of good habits to be gained from this book for sure. We will see how it goes!

[Sofia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este livro apresenta variedades de chá enfatizando como estes podem beneficiar o organismo para a perda de peso. Especificando alguns benefícios de alguns chás e infusões e como estes devem ser feitos em termos de tempo e de temperatura de água.
Apesar de o propósito deste livro ser apresentar um modelo de desintoxicação que quase só se baseia na ingestão de chá. Apresentando mesmo um modelo com horas, que tipo de chá tomar a quantidade. Também inclui alguns alimentos que se podem ingerir para potencializar o efeito emagrecedor e até chega a sugerir algumas receitas para incluir na dieta.
Recorre a alguns estudos para justificar como surgiu a ideia de delinear este consumo controlado de chá e de alimentos.
É uma leitura fácil que pode ser interessante tanto a entusiásticos de chá, como a qualquer pessoa quer procure uma dieta restritiva em que possa perder até 4kg em 7 dias.
Apesar de o público alvo ser feminino, devido a incluir dicas relacionadas com o controlo hormonal no durante a altura da menstruação, esta desintoxicação pode ser seguida por qualquer pessoa que goste de beber chá e consiga reduzir bastante a quantidade de alimentos ingeridos diariamente.

[Chelsie Reid]

This book was packed full of information if you would like to lose weight. I also love how she included information about certain recipes you can use to be healthy not only smoothies but also healthy meals. With every suggestion she included the facts to back it up and also any precautions on why certain herbs might be harmful for certain people in certain situations. I also love how she explained that it’s important not only to read this book but also to check the fax for yourself. Great read that short but also knowledgeable.

[Debby · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you seek natural healing methods, I would recommend this book. Kelly Choi does an excellent job of informing the reader of the attributes of each of the types of teas used. She also makes it clear that the book is really not just about a cleanse, but also how different teas can help in your daily living to benefit your health, address certain conditions and aid in a longer, healthier life. I love to learn in this area and found it to be informative with benefits to my daily habits.

[Arlan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Phenomenal advice!

Even better than I expected. Not only advice about great teas, but also about good foods and supplements to take! Of course even just using the teas alone, I shed 20 of my 60 lbs of belly fat! Of course it would have been a micro bit better if it included parts "for men only", instead of just women only advice. But oh well, at least the large majority of the book was for both genders. So grateful that I decided to acquire this book in the first place!

[Jenny Feeney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best tea cleanse and intermittent fasting book I have ever read. This is the only tea cleanse book I have read that gives you an hour by hour chart of how to do this diet. I use it every day to remind myself what to drink when. Love it.

[Marjorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative

I stumbled upon this book researching detox teas & the info is invaluable! A must for your health library. I truly recommend.

[Shannon C · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book very interesting, and full of healthy information. Several of these teas were already in my pantry, and I also learned some things about the ones that weren't.

[Susan B · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven't tried it yet, but am interested in doing so in the new year.

[Eric Bellefontaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lost a pound a day

[Marcia Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Teas and All It Has To Offer

I like the information in the book but it was missing something. Their was a lot of scientific research but not enough on the the Tea Plan itself. There was a lot of good recipes but where was the pictures. these are your recipes make it yours and let the readers want to cook it.

[Carol Serrano · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative!

I enjoyed learning about all the different teas. And although I won't be following the food plan, the read gave really helped with blood sugar control, energy, and other issues. I'm very happy I gave teas a try!

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overwhelming lists / recommendations of teas to drink. Who has that much time to drink tea all day?

Heavy emphasis on smoothies containing tea.

Good news: Choi prefers spinach and other greens to kale!

[Kelly Dinnan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not good for the weight loss part but great for knowing the best teas for certain ways to help my well-being!

[Karen Wells]

Excellent information and it really works.

[Arshia]

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[Christie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of good information in this book for tea lovers

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 good info on teas

[Micah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Let me sum up the book, Drink green tea

Let me sum up the book, drink green tea. If you want some new smoothie recipes you can find them for free on google

[Jamie-Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure if I would go thru with the cleanse as a whole but I did get some ideas for times and when to drink certain types of teas to help with my weight loss goals/snack cravings.

[Cheryl Neer · Rating 3 out of 5]

As an avid tea drinker, this is an interesting read and possibility.

[Cristina Coelho · Rating 2 out of 5]

Resumo: grande banhada. Isso não devia ser a dieta do chá, devia ser a dieta de fechar a boca, ir trabalhar em jejum e também beber chá.

[Tea&Ink · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book. I am on day two of the Tea Cleanse and I absolutely love it. I have tons of energy and I haven't felt hungry or food deprived. More than that, the book includes great info about foods and tea that help to boost energy and improve your health as well as a section on "Herbal Healing". It's a great read even if you're not into doing a food cleanse. Just incorporating the tea and other aspects of the book in your day to day lifestyle could help make a difference.