"The link between Green Tea and Weight Loss"

 

 

There’s recently been a LOT in the news concerning green tea and weight loss.

Green Tea. Offered at many restaurants and diners and has a very distinct taste to it. But did you know that this is one of the hidden secrets to helping the body burn fat?
When it comes to weight loss, the effects have been causing more and more people to start drinking the ancient Japanese brew. According to experts and the general consensus, about 3 – 5 cups of green tea per day is optimal. It also has the potential to help you burn an extra 70 calories per day which amounts to 7 pounds per year.

Advantages:

1) Green tea really boosts up your metabolism. Researchers have shown 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, which is the rate at which your body burns calories.
2) Green tea inhibits fat absorption and helps glucose regulation
Researchers and experts show that the catechins in green tea help to inhibit the movement of glucose into fat cells. It may also act as a glucose regulator. It helps to slow the rise in blood sugar after meals. This prevents high insulin spikes and the subsequent fat storage.
3) Green tea can help you save calories on your morning brew. Being that places like Starbucks, Duncan Donuts, etc have become so popular with your morning brews, Green tea can be a great substitute. If you want to save a significant amount of calories in the morning but still get your caffeine fix, give this a try.
Green Tea options. If 3 to 5 cups seem to be a lot in a day, you can look into green tea extract, green tea pills or a green tea patch. Either way, these can be very beneficial in your weight loss and assist with your current diet and workout.