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February 14, 2009 by Trainer
Filed under Eating Habits, Suppliments, Vitamins, Herbs
Green tea has been used for centuries and still remains one of the most popular teas in China and contains powerful antioxidants which may help fight against heart disease, cancers and other diseases. More recently studies have shown that green tea is also beneficial to weight loss.
One of the most recent studies which appeared in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed people who drank a bottle of green tea extract everyday for three months lost more body fat than the participants who drank regular tea.
It is thought the chemical epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) found in green tea raises the metabolism while also releasing the hormone noradrenaline which is an appetite suppressant.
The study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition also indicated the consumption of catechins in green tea lead to both reduced body fat and LDL cholesterol levels.
Now that you know the many benefits of green tea, just how do you need to drink to lose weight?
Based on the recent research you would need to consume at least 4 cups of green tea daily to see any results. There are now also green tea supplements on the market which provide higher concentrated doses of green tea in a capsule form. The quality of the supplements will vary so it’s best to do your research.
But you don’t really need to take supplements to receive all the benefits of green tea. Try replacing your daily cups of coffee or regular tea with green tea. It’s also a good drink in between meals which may help satisfy your hunger pangs while providing your body with a good dose of antioxidants.
There are so many benefits to drinking green tea that weight loss is really just the icing on the cake. This is one great way to stay healthy while shedding a few excess pounds.
Weight Loss » Blog Archive » Green Tea for Weight Loss | Busy Momma Wellness on Sat, 14th Feb 2009 12:41 pm
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Bridgette Puckett on Fri, 7th Aug 2009 6:29 am
Losing weight is a difficult process and requires a lot of effort. Nowadays, there are numerous solutions aimed at cutting off excess weight quick and easy – just like drinking green tea extract. Tea leaves are safer than weight loss pills because they come from nature. There are different products available in the market today that have green tea as the main ingredient.
Similar to green tea, EFT is a natural healing aid that is proven to treat all kinds of illnesses including eating disorders, depression and physical pains.
Trainer on Fri, 7th Aug 2009 3:58 pm
Natural can not be mistaken with the word safer. There are many products out there that are natural but should be taken with caution and directions should ALWAYS be followed.
Ephedra is natural and yet with the high quantities of caffeine people take in and the obesity issues, those products are not safe for many to take. Where as some of us with asthma and other conditions are recommended to use it and it helps a lot. It’s been used for 1000′s of years in Chinese medicine, but we westerners like to mess everything up. lol
eft training on Tue, 11th Aug 2009 9:39 pm
Green tea has already proven to be effective in weight loss and it is drink by many around the world. there’s also very similar to drinking tea and it is called eft it is a naturally healing process proven to treat all kinds of illnesses.