BLOATED?

Sip a dandelion brew

A sluggish lymph system due to seasonal indulgences and a lack of physical activity can lead to a buildup of toxins and water retention that makes us look bloated and feel blah. An easy solution? Sip some dandelion tea. “The herbal brew’s detoxifying compounds trigger the release of bile, cleansing the liver and escorting toxins from the body, while its diuretic properties help flush out excess fluids,” says nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., author of The Fat Flush Plan. This effect alone can help women shed 3 to 5 pounds—and 1 to 2 belly inches—in just 2 days. Bonus: When ingested, dandelion’s vitamins and minerals have been shown to help strengthen hair!

Steep a bag of dandelion tea

TO DO: (like Alvita Organic Dandelion Root Tea, $7 for 24 tea bags, The Vitamin Shoppe stores) in 1 cup of boiling water. Drink 3 to 5 cups over 2 days for a noticeable difference by day 3.