Can Green Tea Lose My Weight
July 9, 2009
Weight loss is the buzz word now. There are several ways to achieve this end. There are diets and then some more! There are fitness programs and routines.
All these are heavily marketed and find a huge target audience. There are diet supplements and pills also promising weight loss. There are energy drinks in the market with lofty promises.
Then, there is green tea. This is hugely advertised and marketed, which begs the question, does it really work?
Green tea has scientifically proven to aid in weight loss. It is an all natural source that can be adopted for weight loss. It is extracted from the tea bushes.
The leaves are harvested, dried and put through minimum processing to retain their flavor and health promoting properties. They are expensive compared to regular black tea.
They are highly recommended for dieters. Green tea can be purchased in grocery stores country wide. They come in the form of tea bags or like processed black tea leaves and dust.
Green tea has numerous benefits. They are rich in antioxidants. They help delay aging. They help prevent diseases. They increase metabolic rate. They help in burning fat effectively.
They help in regulating blood glucose levels. They also help in lowering cholesterol levels. It does not have the caffeine effects of regular coffee or tea. It is known to prevent various types of cancers and also delay the aging process.
How does green tea work? Green tea is rich in antioxidants. They contain polyphenols that is the active ingredient which combat free radicals in the body and help with boosting the immune system and falling prey to illness.
Polyphenols have the capacity to better oxidize fat in the body and prevent fat storage in the body. This is done through the process called thermo genesis. Fat is burned efficiently and energy is released.
So green tea does live up to the hype. However, it cannot be accomplished by consuming green tea alone. It has to be accompanied by a balanced diet and a regular fitness program. It is more than a sophisticated drink; it does work to reduce weight.
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