We have talked about the health benefits of green tea and how green tea aids in weight loss so now lets look at green tea extracts that is equally healthy and great for dieting and weight loss. Green tea extract are compounds taken from the green tea leaves. It is processed in a way that some extracts may contain different percentage of different types of active compounds.
The usual green tea extract will contain a certain amount of polyphenols, catechines per milligram of extract. Research has shown that green tea extract delivers the exact same health benefits as the actual green tea. So why go for processed green tea extract when you can down the actual green tea made from steeping green tea leaves in hot water? Well, simple. You see, green tea extracts is in a concentrated form. It packs in more of the health benefits in one tablespoon compared to the same amount of green tea leaves.
In fact, studies have shown that green tea extract is good for your memory. It seems that it could help in reducing memory loss, preserve memory function and best of all, it seemed quite useful for Alzheimer’s Disease.
That’s not all, it seems that some researchers in Japan has linked drinking tea to effective weight loss so combining a green tea extract supplement with a healthy diet may help you lose up to 10lbs in two months! Of course, the research probably involved a healthy diet and regular exercise so drinking green tea alone may not help much.
Other than helping in weight loss, green tea is known to help in various other health conditions such as cancer, heart problems, liver damage and even tooth decay. So, it is as good as, if not better than, eating an apple a day to keep the doctor away.
For centuries, the Chinese and Japanese have been drinking green tea as a health drink. Even before scientific proof could be obtained, the Chinese and Japanese have believed for centuries that green tea is healthy and promotes well being. The Japanese even have an elaborate tea ceremony with a set of methods in preparing the tea and then serving the tea. Even the Chinese have developed a lot of different types of Chinese and green teas and come up with a set of methods in preparing the tea from steeping it in a certain temperature to pouring it.
Well, it seems that green tea is more like an ancient health wisdom being passed down and has only recently caught on as the next best health drink. No, make it as the best health drink you could hope to find. In fact, if you look around, you will find that there are even non-caffeine or less caffeine green tea extracts you could get if your main concern is the side effect of caffeine. When it comes to green tea and green tea extracts what you should actually look for are the active ingredients in it that could give your body a boost whether in terms of metabolism or memory or any other help you need for a healthier, stronger body.
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Green Tea Weight Loss
We have all heard of green tea weight loss but do we know if it is as effective as many claimed? Well, drinking this ancient Japanese tea is still healthier than drinking any other drinks for one thing. For another thing, green tea has been known to have loads of great benefits for your body and skin. So, the fact that green tea aids weight loss is a great added feature to this wonder drink that is refreshing and good to drink.
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Let's look at the ways this wonderful green tea could help you lose weight:
1. Green tea gives your metabolic rate a boost
According to studies by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, green tea extract could give you a boost to your metabolism by at least 4%. The researchers think it could be because of the high amount of catechin polyphenols inside the green tea. This particular nutrient helps to kick-start your body's ability to burn up calories.
2. Green tea stops your body from absorbing fat and regulates your blood glucose level
The same nutrients (you know, the catechins) will stop your body from moving extra glucose into your fat cells, thus reducing fat absorption and regulates your glucose level. In other words, it slows down the increase in blood sugar level after a meal and this will reduce insulin spikes which in turn discourage fat storage.
3. Green tea helps to cut down your appetite
Due to it being able to regulate your blood sugar level, you will feel less inclined to have sugar cravings. You will also not feel hungry all the time and this may end up with lesser appetite so you'd end up losing weight because you are eating less due to reduced appetite.
4. Green tea has lesser calories compared to your regular coffee
If you are a coffee drinker, you should think about switching to green tea as it does not have sugar or cream with it, unlike coffee.
Now that you know, green tea weight loss is not all hype for no reason but is backed by facts too. Next, let's look at how effective green tea is in weight loss.
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Let's look at the ways this wonderful green tea could help you lose weight:
1. Green tea gives your metabolic rate a boost
According to studies by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, green tea extract could give you a boost to your metabolism by at least 4%. The researchers think it could be because of the high amount of catechin polyphenols inside the green tea. This particular nutrient helps to kick-start your body's ability to burn up calories.
2. Green tea stops your body from absorbing fat and regulates your blood glucose level
The same nutrients (you know, the catechins) will stop your body from moving extra glucose into your fat cells, thus reducing fat absorption and regulates your glucose level. In other words, it slows down the increase in blood sugar level after a meal and this will reduce insulin spikes which in turn discourage fat storage.
3. Green tea helps to cut down your appetite
Due to it being able to regulate your blood sugar level, you will feel less inclined to have sugar cravings. You will also not feel hungry all the time and this may end up with lesser appetite so you'd end up losing weight because you are eating less due to reduced appetite.
4. Green tea has lesser calories compared to your regular coffee
If you are a coffee drinker, you should think about switching to green tea as it does not have sugar or cream with it, unlike coffee.
Now that you know, green tea weight loss is not all hype for no reason but is backed by facts too. Next, let's look at how effective green tea is in weight loss.
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