In a world filled with fad diets and trendy weight-loss solutions, it can be easy to fall into the trap of the latest buzz—but sometimes the best thing to do is return to classic, tried and true elixirs like green team. Green tea, used as a remedy since ancient times, is packed with benefits for your whole body, and has even proven to be helpful when it comes to weight loss.
Dr. William Li, acclaimed author of “Eat To Beat Disease,” recently shed light on the remarkable metabolism-boosting benefits of green tea in a TikTok video. According to him, this tasty anti-inflammatory tea could help you shed fat and keep your metabolism fast even in middle age. Find all of his expert insight below.
@drwilliamli Drinking 3 cups of green tea each day can improve your metabolism! Here’s how: Catechins in green tea activate our body to start burning down harmful body fat. When our body starts burning down fat, our metabolism improves. (You may have been told your metabolism controls your fat, but it’s the other way around!) Tip Add some loose leaf green tea to a pot of hot water to steep and drink cups of it all day long. I’m here to help you love your food to love your health! In my brand new FAQ Masterclass TOMORROW at 11 a.m. ET, I’ll be answering some of your most frequently asked health questions! Sign up now at the link in my bio. #eathealthy #drwilliamli #eattobeatdisease #foodasmedicine #plantbased #guthealth #longevity original sound – Dr. William Li
How green tea boosts metabolism
Dr. Li begins by highlighting green tea's secret weapon: catechins. He explains, "Green tea has polyphenols called catechins. They help to fire up our brown fat to burn down harmful white fat so they consume fuel." Brown fat is the type of fat that breaks down glucose, while white fat stores extra energy; too much of this white fat is what can lead to obesity.
To reap the full benefits of green tea, Dr. Li recommends a daily intake of three cups. He advises, "I do recommend about three cups of green tea a day. That’s where the good stuff starts to happen in your body." And while that may sound like a lot—and a high tea budget—he reminds us that tea can always be reused. "Tea leaves or tea bags can actually be used over and over again. We don’t have to throw it out and get a whole new pot." That means you can keep adding hot water to your tea bag and sip on it all day.
All in all, Dr. Li's TikTok illuminates the transformative power of green tea in combating body fat and enhancing metabolic health. By incorporating this simple beverage (and other antioxidant-rich foods) into our daily routines, we can unlock a host of benefits that extend far beyond the number on the scale. Green tea emerges not just as a beverage but as a catalyst for holistic well-being—a testament to the impact of nature's remedies on human health.
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