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Many of us don’t spend enough time considering the drinks we have when trying to promote a healthy diet. Eating well is about more than just foods – there are a ton of healthy drinks we can have that can support exercise and diet and ultimately promote weight loss.
And there is one drink that stands out above others because it naturally boosts the metabolism, supports fat-burning – and contains caffeine. You can even replace your morning coffee with this drink!
We’re talking about green tea. This hot drink is loaded with caffeine and a chemical compound called catechins.
Together, these components are a powerhouse in speeding up the metabolism and supporting weight loss.
"Green tea is a healthy addition to your diet since its consumption has been considered a natural metabolism booster for centuries thanks to special antioxidant compounds,” Dr. Josh Axe, founder of Ancient Nutrition and DrAxe.com, told SheFinds.
"Green tea isn’t just beneficial due to its antioxidant content; it’s also been shown to be a natural fat burning beverage, in part due to its caffeine. Sipping on a cup of matcha green tea is not only soothing; drinking it regularly may help to reduce body fat and lower cholesterol levels."
And there’s research that confirms Dr. Axe’s advice. According to a study conducted by Oklahoma State University, green tea can actually incite weight loss.
The study found that people who drank four cups of green tea per day were able to shed 1.3 pounds more than participants who only drank water, over a period of two months.
To start reaping the benefits of green tea, simply start drinking it every day. You can try it out as your morning caffeine boost, or drink it as a midday pick-me-up. Or better yet, drink a cup twice a day, in the morning and afternoon.
