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Green Tea And Weight Loss
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by:
Kathryn O'Neill
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There’s
recently been a LOT in the weight loss news concerning green tea.
Green tea’s weight loss effects have been causing more and more people
to start sipping the ancient Japanese brew.
But just how does green tea help you lose weight? And does it really
work or is it all just hype? This article gives you the real facts
about drinking green tea to lose weight.
Advantages of Drinking Green Tea for Weight Loss:
1) Green tea revs up your metabolism
A study reported on in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
found that green tea extract resulted in a significant increase in
energy expenditure (a metabolism 'boost').
The researchers also concluded that that over a 24-hour period, green
tea extract increases the metabolic rate by 4%. These effects are
probably due to the high concentrations of catechin polyphenols found
in green tea. These work to help intensify levels of fat oxidation and
thermogenesis (the rate at which your body burns calories).
2) Green tea inhibits fat absorption and helps glucose regulation
Experts tell us that the catechins in green tea help to inhibit the
movement of glucose into fat cells. Green tea may also act as al
glucose regulator. It helps to slow the rise in blood sugar after a
meal. This prevents high insulin spikes (lots of insulin promotes fat
storage) and the subsequent fat storage.
3) Green tea may help reduce appetite
Scientists at the University of Chicago found that green tea caused
rats to lose up to 21 percent of their body weight. Rats injected with
a green tea extract lost their appetites and consumed up to 60 percent
less food after seven days of daily injections. This may have something
to do with the blood sugar regulating effects of green tea.
4) Green tea can help you save calories on your morning brew.
We are a nation hooked on our java. Be it the regular double-cream,
double-sugar standard or that mocha, dappa, frappucinno, the calories
we ingest just to get our morning caffeine is wreaking havoc on our
waistlines.
If you want to save mega-calories in the morning but still get your
caffeine fix, try substituting green tea for coffee. Or have a green
tea in the afternoon instead of that 700 calorie mocha-chillate dream.
You’ll definitely notice the difference in your waistline after a few
weeks.
So there are 4 ways that green tea can help you with weight loss. But
how much do you actually have to drink to get these amazing metabolism
boosting effects?
Experts vary but the general consensus seems to be that 3 – 5 cups of
green tea per day is optimal. Doing this can help you burn an extra 70
calories per day which amounts to 7 pounds per year. Pretty good for
not exercising or cutting calories, right?
However, 3 – 5 cups can be a lot for some people, so you might also
want to consider green tea extract, green tea pills or a green tea
patch.
Disadvantages of Drinking Green Tea For Weight Loss:
#1) Green tea is not a magic bullet
While some people will tell you that green tea is the be-all-end-all
for weight loss success, I think the keyword here is balance. You’re
not going to eat 5000 calories a day, drink a cup of green tea and make
it all go away – it just isn’t going to happen. A healthy diet and
increased exercise will go a long way in helping you lose weight and
keep it off.
#2) Be cautious of the caffeine if you have health problems
For some people that have heart troubles, high blood pressure or
stimulant sensitivities, the caffeine in green tea may not be the best
idea. If you’re worried about the caffeine from green tea, try taking
green tea extract. Most green tea extract is made from decaffeinated
green tea so you can still get the weight loss benefits without the
caffeine.
If you think the caffeine may be a problem, make sure to consult your
doctor before starting green tea for weight loss. Also make sure to
consult your doctor before starting green tea if you are pregnant or
breastfeeding.
Bottom Line: Green tea helps you with weight loss by boosting your
metabolic rate, regulating your blood sugar, suppressing your appetite
and giving you something else besides that high calorie, high sugar
coffee beverage to drink in the morning. While it's not the magic
bullet, it can definitely give you a boost in weight loss and in your
overall health!
About the Author: Kathryn
O'Neill is a contributing writer to Diet and Weight Loss Reviews: http://www.FreeToBeThin.com
For more free weight loss tips and articles, visit: http://www.FreeToBeThin.com/Articles.html
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