Green tea is one of the healthiest beverage on the planet.

It is loaded with antioxidants and various substances that are beneficial for health.

 

Many studies have shown that green tea can increase fat burning and help you lose weight.

 

Drinking green tea for your health is steeped in tradition, with numerous studies done on its positive effect on our bodies, and more recently there has been a focus on whether green tea helps with weight loss.

 

 

Green tea, black tea and oolong tea all come from the same tea plant, but are all prepared for drinking differently. Unlike black and oolong teas, green tea is not fermented, which means its active ingredients are not changed, this is the key to why green tea leaves pack such a healthy punch. Along with the tannins, trace elements and vitamins, the amount of caffeine in green tea usually sits at round 3%, depending on the growing and harvesting methods used. Green tea is brimming with active and healthy flavonoids that, besides being good for weight loss, together have a potent antioxidant effect on your body. 

 

Studies show us that drinking green tea every day can increase fat burning and help with weight loss. Green tea contains a powerful ingredient called catechin, which along with exercise and eating a healthy diet, works together with the caffeine in green tea to help turn your body into a kind of fat-burning machine. The catechin in green tea does this by keeping the levels of a particular fat-burning hormone in your body working effectively for longer, which means you burn fat faster and lose weight quicker.

 

The antioxidant EGCG found in green tea is another one of nature’s fat fighters. When combined with the caffeine found in green tea, EGCG boosts your metabolism by releasing fat into your bloodstream to be used as an energy source. Besides helping with weight loss, the antioxidants in green tea also work to protect your cells from damage.

 

While studies have not established exactly how much green tea you should drink, many people find drinking 2 to 3 cups a day can be helpful as part of a weight management programme. Be sure to look for green tea that contains no unnatural additives or unnecessary ingredients.

 

Green tea is widely consumed and associated with a number of health benefits, including decreasing risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer. It is also used to help reduce inflammation for those with inflammatory bowel disease and may aid in blood sugar control in people who suffer from diabetes. And when consumed as a beverage, green tea is considered safe.

 

However, as a source of caffeine, you may want to talk to your doctor before you brew your first cup if you have a history of heart problems, high blood pressure or anxiety. The tea may also interact with medications, including chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood thinners and blood pressure medication.

 

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Mawuena Workartey/ Ghanahospitals.org