Green tea weight loss
Green tea
(Camellia sinensis) and weight loss. What are the benefits of green
tea for dieting?
It seems lately that I have come across an
abundance of information on the benefits of consuming green
tea. Because of this, I have been inspired to compile some
of the information - specifically regarding green tea and
weight loss.
Green tea contains a number of things that
are reported to be very healthful for you. Among these are:
Tannins, phenols, polyphenols, and flavanoid
compounds, the amino acid theanine, and catechins of which
egcg seems to be the most beneficial.
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Some of the reported benefits you will see
when researching green tea are:
This increased fat metabolism is what is of
most interest to people looking for the benefits of green
tea for dieting. It simply
means the rate at which you burn calories and the body's
ability to burn fat. The studies seem to point to a
connection between the caffeine in green tea and the epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which causes a boost in
noradrenaline. Noradrenaline helps your body boost your
metabolism and suppress your appetite.
Some experts recommend that you take a
standardized green tea supplement which contains 90mg of
EGCG and 50mg caffeine. Of course you should always consult
your physician before taking any supplement, especially one
with caffeine.
Drinking green tea can be a pleasurable
experience. I have tasted some very good green teas and I
have tasted some that taste like what I imagine blended
grass would taste like. My favorites seem to be the mixture
of green tea and lemongrass. The best tasting ones I have
found have been in health food stores or online. Don't give
up on your first taste. Experiment around and try different
flavors of green tea. You may find one or more that you just
absolutely love. I generally microwave my green tea and
drink it warm. I have brewed several bags at a time using
boiling water and then place in the refrigerator for a nice
cool beverage as well.
Drinking green tea can also be an aid to
weight loss if it takes place of another habit such as
coffee with sugar or cola. I know many people who start the
day with a sugar filled caffeine cola or sweetened iced tea.
This is how they get their morning caffeine. Why not
substitute green tea for this and enjoy the feeling and
health benefits? Replace that after lunch cup of coffee with
a cup of green tea. You will be doing something healthy for
your body and you won't experience the "drop" that coffee
can leave you with an hour or so later. Also enjoy a cup of
green tea before your exercise routine, just be careful and
do not consume it late in the afternoon.
A cup of green tea contains about half as
much caffeine as a cup of coffee. If you are sensitive to
caffeine – use caution or avoid all together.
I am a believer in a healthy lifestyle to
achieve your desired weight. If you know me or read any of
my articles you also know that I am a believer in
supplements – Only as an aid to a healthy lifestyle. Not a
magic solution. I see green tea as an effective tool in your
weight loss arsenal.
Green tea seems like a wonderful addition to
your daily life which may help you boost your metabolism,
ward of sickness, and give you a gentle caffeine lift.
Our green tea pill
Recommendation:
Green Tea Caps
Our green tea (tea bag)
recommendation: Long Life Teas Organic Tea Green Tea With Lemongrass -- 20/Box
Our readers would love to hear about your
green tea experiences – especially those resulting in weight
loss. Please
share them with us.
Wishing you the best of health,
Bill
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