Green Tea and Weight Loss: Is There a Connection?

01.07.2024 02:10
Updated: 11.11.2024 11:34

For centuries, mankind has known about the wonderful properties of green tea.

It can be consumed in virtually unlimited quantities, and its ability to keep our minds in good shape is also well known.

However, in recent years, another positive property of green tea has come to the fore - its link to weight loss.

Myths and Truths About Green Tea

Of course, tea can't work miracles. It's impossible to get rid of fatty tissue with a few cups of the drink.

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Green tea can partially suppress appetite. This is due to its ability to increase the body's sensitivity to insulin.

On the other hand, green tea starts the process of burning fat and warms the body. The latter is necessary for proper metabolism.

All this is great in combination, but do not forget that losing weight is only possible with regular exercise. Just drinking tea and losing weight will not work, unfortunately.

How to Lose Weight with Green Tea

Green tea, when brewed correctly, does not carry any harm, so you can safely drink 5-8 cups a day.

For each cup, you should use a fresh tea bag or spoon of loose tea.

After the first brewing, the amount of antioxidants and catechins decreases catastrophically.

The prepared tea should be drunk either hot or warm - this way its fat-burning properties are most pronounced. Sugar and milk should not be added to green tea.

Previously, options were reported on how to lose weight with buckwheatporridge .

Author: Valeria Kisternaya Editor of Internet resources