Nutritionists Say This One Tea May Eliminate Excess Fat And Increase Your Metabolism

Green tea

Unfortunately, there's no magical tea out there that will allow you to melt fat immediately. However, green tea has many promising benefits when it comes to weight loss.

"Green tea contains compounds called catechins, particularly one called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is believed to have metabolism-boosting and fat-burning effects," Sabat says. She explains that because of this, green tea could help increase thermogenesis, which is the process by which your body generates heat and burns calories. "The catechins in green tea may help stimulate this process, leading to increased calorie expenditure," she goes on.

Additionally, EGCG may increase the oxidation of fat, helping your body used stored fat for energy. "This could potentially contribute to fat loss over time," Sabat notes.

On top of all this, she points out that some studies show that the compounds in green tea could work to suppress your appetite, "leading to reduced feelings of hunger and potentially aiding in calorie control." This means you'll also be less likely to overindulge in processed foods that make it difficult to lose weight. Score!

Finally, Sabat says, sipping on green tea may also improve your insulin sensitivity. She tells us that this can be especially beneficial for weight management and metabolism regulation. Sounds like a win all around!

The bottom line

It's important to remember that there's no miracle elixir that will make you effortlessly thin (and that includes meal replacement shakes!), which means that green tea certainly can't do all of the work for you when it comes to losing weight. However, when combined with a balanced diet, a great workout routine, and other healthy habits, it certainly couldn't hurt.

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