I am 99% sure Green tea will reduce your weight. Green tea is hailed for its numerous health benefits.
The beverage has fast gained popularity all over the world for its role in improved heart health, skin diseases, and conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and arthritis. Green tea is also being hailed for the weight loss benefits it offers.
At least 60% of Canadians are above their ideal body weight, increasing their risk of chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and cardiovascular (CV) disease. Weight loss products made from natural sources appeal to consumers. The (incorrect) assumption that "natural" usually means safe. Green tea is one of the most common natural ingredients included in most weight loss products available in Canada. Consumers and pharmacists want to know if the evidence supports the use of green tea in weight loss. [
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Indian Nutritionist and Lifestyle Coach Karishma Chawla offers the following advice and tips to follow for maximum health benefits:
1. Green tea contains high concentrations of polyphenols such as flavonoids and catechins which are known to be powerful antioxidants that help combat free radicals - which can transform cells in your body and even cells Can cause premature ageing, cancer and other diseases - neutralizing them.
Tip: Add a dash of lime to enhance these properties.
2. Green tea helps to increase metabolism and burn fat.
Tip: 2-3 cups of fat a day can help moderately.
3. One of the most powerful compounds in green tea is the antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which has been shown to treat various diseases.
Tip: consume it every day to enjoy the benefits.
4. It also contains caffeine which is a well-known stimulant and helps in fat loss.
Tips:
- Avoid being sensitive to caffeine
- Best was before five because it contains caffeine
- Caffeine also has antioxidant properties due to it being a polyphenol
- Along with others such as oolong tea is also used in an anti-inflammatory diet.
5. L-Theanine alpha in green tea is known to help stimulate brain waves. These waves are known for their ability to help increase focus and concentration.
Tip: It cannot make up for a bad diet.
Points to note:
1. Basically green tea should not contain any calories. So check the label to increase the calories or any flavour that comes in the form of any sugar.
2. Also, choose a plain green tea product instead of an infusion that can add calories or be a laxative agent for weight loss. [
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