SOME GREAT PUBLISHED ARTICLES REGARDING GREEN TEA
Lose Weight Fast For A
Special Occasion
Copyright 2005 Adam Waxler
if you have just a little weight to lose, and want to take
it off fast (say, so you can fit into those great pants for
your cousin's wedding), there are a number of diets that you
can use. Most of these wouldn't be recommended for long-term
weight loss, as they substantially restrict your intake of
some essential nutrients, so using them habitually may not
be healthy. But if you're normal diet is healthy, and you
just want a quick boost to drop 8-10 pounds quickly, or to
kick off a new diet with a bang, the Cabbage Soup Diet
actually works.
The
cabbage soup diet has been around for nearly 30 years. It's
based on the notion that your body actually uses more
calories to digest cabbage than the amount that it derives
from cabbage. It's a so-called 'negative calorie diet', and
includes many foods that, like cabbage, are high in fiber
and very low in calories.
The base
of the cabbage soup diet is - what else? Cabbage soup. There
are several recipes for cabbage soup available. Essentially,
the soup is made with onions, peppers, mushrooms, carrots,
cabbage, celery and spices to taste. You'll be eating the
soup every day - as much of it as you want.
In
addition, there is a seven day routine of foods to
supplement the cabbage soup.
Day One:
All the fruit you want (except bananas) along with all the
soup that you want. No caffeinated beverages or sodas. Drink
only water, tea and cranberry juice.
Day Two:
Eat all the vegetables that you want, but avoid dried beans,
peas and corn. Eat veggies raw, fresh or cooked. No fats, no
sauces, no butter. At dinner, you may have one baked potato
with butter - and of course, all the cabbage soup that you
want!
Day
Three: Eat all the fruits and veggies that you want from day
two and day three - but NO baked potato.
Day
Four: Bananas and skim milk - yes, all the skim milk you
want, plus up to eight bananas, along with -- you guessed
it, all the cabbage soup you want.
Day
Five: Eat ten to twenty ounces of beef (or skinless chicken,
or broiled fish). Drink at least 10 glasses of water, and
eat up to six fresh tomatoes. (if you substitute for the
beef today, you may not tomorrow)
Day Six:
Eat all the beef, vegetables and cabbage soup that you want.
No baked potato. Lots of leafy green vegetables.
Day
Seven: You can have all the unsweetened fruit juices, brown
rice, and vegetables that you want - and at least one bowl
of soup.
That's
it. Remember - this diet is NOT recommended for long term
weight loss, or long term use. It doesn't contain enough
complex carbohydrates to be healthy for longer than a few
days. But if you just need a jump-start or a quick fix, it's
a good way to pick up the pace for a week.
Weight Loss With The Help Of
Green Tea
By:
Arpad Domonkos
Weight
Loss - Green Tea Benefit
Over the
past few years, green tea and its connection with weight
loss has long been the center of various clinical studies.
Positive effects of green tea on weight loss have been
discovered in recent years.
Studies
show that the relation between green tea and weight loss are
substantially linked together through the plant’s
thermogenic properties. Thermogenesis is the process by
which the body produces heat by speeding up metabolism,
burning calories, and breaking down fat. Certain substances
in green tea are believed to help in the body’s
thermogenesis, thus contributing to weight loss.
Weight
Loss in Other Herbs
Other
than green tea, there are other natural herbs that
contribute to weight loss. Gugulipid for instance has been
shown to augment the metabolic rate of the body and help
with thermogenesis, thus leading to weight loss. Gugulipid
has also been reported as a catalyst for lowering down
cholesterol levels.
Another
herb that aids in weight loss is Maitaki. Derived from a
Japanese plant, Maitaki helps promote weight loss by
targeting the liver, which is a major digestive part of the
body.
Maximizing Weight Loss Benefits in Green Tea
A
standardized weight loss herbal extract of pure green tea is
needed in order to maximize the weight loss benefits of
green tea. The market offers several green tea weight loss
products that do not use standardized extract. These
non-standardized green tea weight loss products are cheaper
but do not contain enough active green tea substances to
have any significant weight loss benefits.
Scientists and traditional herbalists believe that better
weight loss results are achieved when green tea is used in
conjunction with other weight loss herbs and with other
nutrients. So before buying a green tea weight loss product,
it is advisable that you choose a product that contains a
rich blend of green tea herbs, minerals and nutrient that
aid in weight loss.
Green
tea when combined with ginger and olive leaf helps lower
cholesterol and promotes weight loss. Green tea helps stop
blood vessel constriction while CoQ 10 protects the heart
and ensure blood pressure levels. By mixing green tea with
CoQ 10, you will not only achieve maximum weight loss but
you will also be able maintain the health of several body
systems at one time.
The
Ideal Green Tea Weight Loss Product
The
first thing to make sure of when buying green tea products
is to see if the manufacturer of the green tea extract
follows strict GMP compliance, the manufacturing standard
used throughout the world. Having GMP approval in green tea
products assures you that you are getting a product of the
highest quality.
Under
the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994,
herbal products such as green tea are considered dietary
supplements. This means that the success or effectiveness of
these products do not have any guarantees. Companies or
manufacturers that claim 100% success in their green tea
products are doing false advertising and should not be
patronized.
For
assurance that you’re getting your money’s worth when you
buy a green tea product, find a product that is using
standardized green tea extract. Look for strict GMP
compliance and make sure that the manufacturer of the green
tea product has all the proper credentials in product
formulation.
Weight Loss with the help of Green Tea
By
about.com
Weight
Loss - Green Tea Benefit
Over the
past few years, green tea and its connection with weight
loss has long been the center of various clinical studies.
Positive effects of green tea on weight loss have been
discovered in recent years.
Studies
show that the relation between green tea and weight loss are
substantially linked together through the plant's
thermogenic properties. Thermogenesis is the process by
which the body produces heat by speeding up metabolism,
burning calories, and breaking down fat. Certain substances
in green tea are believed to help in the body's
thermogenesis, thus contributing to weight loss.
Other
than green tea, there are other natural herbs that
contribute to weight loss. Gugulipid for instance has been
shown to augment the metabolic rate of the body and help
with thermogenesis, thus leading to weight loss. Gugulipid
has also been reported as a catalyst for lowering down
cholesterol levels.
Another
herb that aids in weight loss is Maitaki. Derived from a
Japanese plant, Maitaki helps promote weight loss by
targeting the liver, which is a major digestive part of the
body.
Maximizing Weight Loss Benefits in Green Tea.
A
standardized weight loss herbal extract of pure green tea is
needed in order to maximize the weight loss benefits of
green tea. The market offers several green tea weight loss
products that do not use standardized extract. These
non-standardized green tea weight loss products are cheaper
but do not contain enough active green tea substances to
have any significant weight loss benefits.
Scientists and traditional herbalists believe that better
weight loss results are achieved when green tea is used in
conjunction with other weight loss herbs and with other
nutrients. So before buying a green tea weight loss product,
it is advisable that you choose a product that contains a
rich blend of green tea herbs, minerals and nutrient that
aid in weight loss.
Green
tea when combined with ginger and olive leaf helps lower
cholesterol and promotes weight loss. Green tea helps stop
blood vessel constriction while CoQ 10 protects the heart
and ensure blood pressure levels. By mixing green tea with
CoQ 10, you will not only achieve maximum weight loss but
you will also be able maintain the health of several body
systems at one time.
The
Ideal Green Tea Weight Loss Product
The
first thing to make sure of when buying green tea products
is to see if the manufacturer of the green tea extract
follows strict GMP compliance, the manufacturing standard
used throughout the world. Having GMP approval in green tea
products assures you that you are getting a product of the
highest quality.
Under
the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994,
herbal products such as green tea are considered dietary
supplements. This means that the success or effectiveness of
these products do not have any guarantees. Companies or
manufacturers that claim 100% success in their green tea
products are doing false advertising and should not be
patronized.
For
assurance that you're getting your money's worth when you
buy a green tea product, find a product that is using
standardized green tea extract. Look for strict GMP
compliance and make sure that the manufacturer of the green
tea product has all the proper credentials in product
formulation.
Green
Tea Patches For Weight Loss?
By:
Sheila Easton
One of
the newest products to hit the dieting market are weight
loss patches.
Inspired
by the success of nicotine patches marketers struck on the
idea that weight loss patches may work the same way. Weight
loss patches are basically designed for people who forget to
take their regular dosage of weight loss supplements or
capsules. With weight loss patches, a person will no longer
need to take pills as he will have a 24hour supply of
substances stuck to his skin.
Weight
loss patches are commonly made from such ingredients as
algae and seaweed which are known appetite-suppressants.
Later studies on weight loss and diets led to the use of
green tea as a weight loss patch.
What?
Green Tea as Weight Loss Patches?
As far
back as the Ming dynasty and perhaps even earlier than that,
green tea has been used as herbal remedy and overall health
drink in China. In recent times, speculations on the use of
green tea as a possible remedy for cancer have arisen due to
the discovery that the polyphenol substance found in green
tea can stop cancer cells from growing.
The
polyphenols in green tea weight loss patches also have other
uses. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition shows that green tea polyphenols can speed up the
metabolic rate of the body. With this recent discovery,
several companies specializing in pharmaceutical products
have started introducing green tea into the market as a
supplement either in the form of diet pills or weight loss
patches.
Green
tea weight loss patches are a better alternative to other
products since they have no adverse side-effects. Other
substances that induce weight loss like ephedra may increase
heart rates which could lead to cardiovascular
complications.
Green
tea weight loss patches are good for people with high LDL,
the bad cholesterol found in the body. Because the
antioxidants in green tea weight loss patches destroy LDL
cholesterols while at the same time enhancing the good
cholesterol levels in the body, a balance in the body is
achieved which could only lead to overall good health and
well-being.
Green
tea weight loss patches works in two ways. First, they
suppress appetite naturally and safely. A study at the
University of Chicago showed that rats when injected with
green tea can lose up to 21% of their bodyweight. This is
due to the fact that a substance present in green tea acts
as a natural appetite-suppressant that staves off hunger.
Green
tea weight loss patches also increase metabolism. With their
high epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) content, green tea
weight loss patches have a distinct advantage over stimulant
diet drugs which can be harmful to individuals with
hypertension and heart complications.
People
have always been known to want to do and achieve things
instantly. The same thing can be said in diets and weight
loss. Impatience usually leads a dieter to resort to taking
supplements or weight loss pills to try to get rid of those
fats faster.
But
recent controversies on the use of diet and weight loss
pills have made several people hesitate at using them.
Several weight loss pills are based on certain substances,
like ephedra, that may be harmful for the body. This is why
researchers are trying to come up with other potential
resources to make weight loss pills that are safer to use.
A study
conducted at the University of Geneva was recently published
and it concerned itself with the weight loss benefits of
green tea extract. It said that green tea has certain
antioxidants in them like catechin polyphenols and
flavonoids that help in increasing metabolic rates of the
body. The publication of the study's results prompted
several pharmaceutical companies to incorporate green tea
extract into their weight loss pills.
Green
Tea, the Plant
Green
tea is the common name for the herb Carmellia sinensis. The
green tea plant came from China originally where it was
cultivated specifically for its various health and medicinal
benefits. Today, green tea is known to possess certain
substances that can cure several diseases such as cancer,
arthritis, and even ulcers. Because of its thermogenic
properties, pharmaceutical companies are also using extracts
of the green tea plant as one of the main ingredients in
weight loss pills.
Green
Tea, the Weight Loss Pill
The
theory of weight loss pills is based on the fact that losing
weight is done in two ways: retard fat intake or expedite
its burning. Weight loss pills are known to do both these
things.
Ingredients in weight loss pills such as Hoodia Gordonii can
suppress hunger and stop food cravings. Another important
ingredient in weight loss pills is glucosamine which can
delay the effect of insulin, thus directly transforming
sugar into energy instead of fat. Other components of a
typical weight loss pill include cocoa extract (a diuretic),
citrus fiber, vanadium, and glucomannan, all of which have
anti-hunger properties.
The
addition of green tea extract into weight loss pills has
become common practice among pharmaceutical companies. Like
cocoa extract, green tea is also an effective natural
diuretic. Green tea can help rid the body of extra water
that contributes to bloat and puffiness of the body.
But
aside from being a diuretic, green tea is also a major
contributor to fat-burning. The catechin polyphenols found
in green tea effectively increases the metabolic rates of
the body and also reduce food intake. Green tea also
contains the substance flavanoid that fight free radicals
that might be harmful for the body.
Because
of these properties, green tea therefore makes for an
excellent and healthy component of weight loss pills.
Weight
Loss Benefits of Green Tea
For
4,000 years, Asians have regarded green tea as something
more than just a beverage. Green tea was used as an herbal
medicine and treatment for everything from headaches to
depressions and even to weight loss.
Researches have been conducted over the last few years to
identify what compound present in green tea makes it a
potent health drink. The scientists have found that green
tea contains several antioxidants which are responsible for
many of green tea's health benefits, including weight loss.
A
research study by American and Swiss scientists on the
weight loss benefit of green tea was concluded and the
results of which were published in the American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition and Urology. During the course of their
study, they have found that green tea contains certain
compounds that contribute to its weight loss benefit.
Lead
researcher, D. Abdul Dulloo said in a press release that
there are only two ways to achieve weight loss - either
reduce energy intake or increase energy expenditure. Green
tea, it seems, has compounds that can increase the body's
normal metabolism rate, thus giving it its weight loss
benefit.
At the
University of Geneva, where the study was conducted, Dr.
Dulloo and his colleagues experimented on ten healthy young
men. They theorized that the main contributor to green tea's
weight loss benefit is its caffeine content. To test this
hypothesis on green tea's weight loss benefit, they placed
the study's participants on a typical "Western" diet which
is about forty percent fat, thirteen percent protein, and
forty-seven percent carbohydrates.
Thrice
everyday, the researchers measured their subjects' energy
expenditure (the measurement used in determining the number
of calories burned in 24 hours) and monitored their
respiration quotient to find out how well they utilized
their carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
When
they interpreted the data they collected, they found out
that the men receiving regular dosages of green tea extract
showed a significant increase in their 24-hour energy
expenditure and a reduction in their respiration quotient
(which means that more fat is burned, thereby achieving
maximum weight loss). On the other hand, those men who were
only given caffeine or placebo with every meal showed only
minimal increases in their metabolism rates.
The
scientists construed that the substance catechin polyphenol
present in green tea adds to its weight loss benefit. These
substances in green tea may alter how the body uses the
hormone norepinephrine which is responsible for increasing
the metabolism rate, thus leading to weight loss.
In their
conclusion, the scientists inferred that green tea owes its
weight loss benefit to the presence of antioxidants and the
substance catechin polyphenol. These substances help
increase fat and calorie burning and optimize weight loss.
Dissecting Weight Loss Supplements | Part 1
Copyright 2006 Daniel Weigum
There
are a few different techniques weight loss supplements
target. Some weight loss supplements target metabolism,
suppress appetite or a combination of these processes.
Weight loss supplements can help achieve the primary
objective; burn more calories than consumed.
There
are several weight loss supplements on the market. Many use
similar ingredients. Hoodia Gordonii, Green Tea, and
Chromium are some common weight loss supplement ingredients.
How can these weight loss supplement ingredients help?
Hoodia
Gordonii popularity is growing. Hoodia Gordonii is a plant
in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa resembling a cactus
plant. Hoodia Gordonii is not a cactus plant however, it is
a succulent. South African Bushmen have used Hoodia Gordonii
to ward off hunger during long desert journeys. Hoodia
Gordonii has finally migrated into weight loss supplements
offering very effective appetite suppressing benefits.
Appetite suppression without any stimulant effects is a
great benefit of Hoodia Gordonii. Many weight loss
supplements have been short lived because of harmful
stimulant side effects. Individuals taking a weight loss
supplement containing Hoodia Gordonii can expect to feel
full more quickly while eating, become hunger less
frequently after meals and feel generally less interesting
in eating. Some do not feel the effects of Hoodia Gordonii
for a few weeks after taking the weight loss supplement. If
appetite suppression is a quality you desire in a weight
loss supplement, Hoodia Gordonii is an excellent ingredient
to look for.
Green
tea has many health benefits and has recently developed
popularity in weight loss supplements. A green tea study was
performed at the University of Geneva in Switzerland. Green
tea, caffeine and a placebo were given to different study
subjects. Individuals taking green tea burned approximately
78 calories more per day than individuals taking caffeine or
placebo weight loss supplements. Green tea also hosts
several other health benefits. Most weight loss supplements
do not intend to add antioxidants to your weight loss plan
but green tea offers powerful antioxidant properties.
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a polyphenol and one of
the key ingredients in green tea. EGCG offers many health
benefits including powerful antioxidant and anti-cancer
benefits, reduction in Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) levels
among green tea users, and inhibits the abnormal formation
of blood clots which can lead to heart attach or stroke.
Green tea offers much more than just a metabolic increase of
approximately 78 calories a day but is still a very
effective weight loss supplement ingredient.
Chromium
is a common ingredient in weight loss supplements. Chromium
picolinate is the most common form in weight loss
supplements. The trace element, chromium, has been given
credit for fat burning and even offered as an alternative to
steroid use to body builders. Unfortunately, most of these
claims are not true. Chromium can does aid in the production
of the vital complex, glucose tolerance factor (GTF). The
organic complex, GTF, interacts with insulin to regulate the
uptake of glucose by cells. If an individual is chromium
deficient, the production of Glucose Tolerance Fact would be
reduced the uptake of glucose by cells would not be
efficient. This is a common symptom of type-2 diabetes
patients. Chromium can aid in lowering blood sugar levels by
aiding in the production of GTF. Chromium also is recognized
as an appetite suppressant but is most effective at
increasing the efficiency of insulin during cellular glucose
intake.
Weight
loss supplements can benefit many if used correctly.
Remember to have a weight loss mentality and not to rely
solely on the supplement for results. The staggering
statistics in the United States suggest 2/3 of the
population will probably be researching weight loss aids
this year. Before taking a weight loss supplement, make sure
to understand all the side effects and benefits of the
ingredients. Weight loss supplements can be the boost you
need while building a thinner, healthier physique.
Green
Tea Weight Loss: Hollywood's Favorite
Monice
Dulcinea
Weight
loss is a big deal to a good many people in the world and
that is not more evident than to the people in Hollywood.
There is no secret that people in Hollywood worry about
being thin and some of them will go to extreme measures to
make sure that they stay that way. Of course there is always
something new coming down the pike for this type of thing
and that is evident with the green tea weight loss theory.
This has become one of the most popular weight loss
solutions in Hollywood and the other parts of the world.
This is due in part to the supposed medicinal properties
that green tea holds and the many benefits of drinking it.
There is a lot of research that supports this theory but
just like everything else there is a lot that looks to shoot
it down.
Green
tea weight loss depends on the persons desire to drink green
tea. The research shows that green tea weight loss works by
the lowering or maintaining of blood sugar during the meal
times. This means that the body is not creating the products
that create fat as readily as it normally would when the
green tea is being ingested. Of course this all means very
little if you do not have a healthy diet to start with. You
should take this to heart when trying this green tea weight
loss plan as it works only with the proper food intake and
that means a big life style change for many of the people
involved.
Green
tea weight loss is catching on all over the world and mostly
because of the popularity of the product itself. Many people
are turning to green tea because it offers a much better and
less bitter taste than its siblings. It is also said to be
great for a whole host of ailments that come down and that
is all not quite proven as of yet. The green tea is said to
help ease the stomach problems that a lot of people have and
that means that it is flying off the shelves every where you
turn.
Green
tea weight loss depends on a good many things and you should
ask your doctor before undertaking such a plan. There are a
good many reasons to drink this substance but it is better
to be safe than sorry.
Using
Chinese Green Tea For Health And Weight Loss
Timothy
Eisden
Chinese
green tea is the stuff of legends according to many. It has
been known to have lots of benefits for the human health.
For thousands of years, Chinese green tea has been talked
about and written about because of its countless positive
effects.
It's
been said that the first person to ever taste Chinese green
tea was the Emperor Shen Nung in 2737 B.C. The legend says
that while boiling some water for drinking, some leaves fell
into his pot from a nearby tree. Chinese green tea leaves
when boiled smelled and tasted so wonderful that Shen Nung
even urged his people to drink it. The fame of the Chinese
green tea spread quite rapidly to other regions. It is
believed that in 800 A.D, Chinese green tea was brought to
Japan by monks who studied Buddhism in China.
What
sets Chinese green tea apart from all other teas?
The
plant that produces green tea is the Camellia sinensis, the
same plant where the oolong and black tea are derived.
However, even though they all come from the same herb, the
Chinese green tea really stands out as an exceptional health
drink. What is it that makes Chinese green
tea
different?
Well, the difference lies in the production method used for
Chinese green tea. Black tea and oolong leaves are
traditionally oxidized and then dried. But when it comes to
Chinese green tea, the leaves are steamed and then dried.
This method of producing Chinese green tea actually
preserves most of the beneficial antioxidants present in it.
Chinese
Green Tea for Weight Loss
There
were findings made of significant value that point to the
benefits of Chinese green tea in weight loss. Some
researchers of the University of Geneva have said that
Chinese green tea has thermogenic properties which provide
much aid in weight loss. In their study, they investigated
the weight loss benefits of Chinese green tea by observing
the interaction between the caffeine in Chinese green tea
and a compound called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). When
these two substances in Chinese green tea react, it causes
the thermogenesis of the body to increase by four percent.
The ability of Chinese green tea to enhance metabolic rates
has given people reason to believe that Chinese green tea
has weight loss benefits as well, not just health benefits.
Other
studies concerning the weight loss benefits of Chinese green
tea were also conducted. The results of one particular
research showed that people who consume Chinese green tea
have a better propensity for weight loss. Drinking Chinese
green tea allows the body to burn an additional 70 calories
a day, a feat that all weight loss enthusiasts would relish.
Chinese
Green Tea for Health
Although
it is already a widely known fact that Chinese green tea
contains several health benefits, modern scientists were
able to provide concrete proof of the positive effects of
consuming Chinese green tea. The antioxidants in Chinese
green tea are said to be the ones responsible for making it
very beneficial.
Recent
studies show that the antioxidants in Chinese green tea have
the ability to reduce the levels of cholesterol in a person;
can reduce blood lipids; and can improve the way blood
vessels function. Research also showed that Chinese green
tea can have an anti-inflammatory effect and may provide
protection against cardiovascular diseases.
Today,
Chinese green tea is widely available as a beneficial
beverage for our health, and as an ingredient for weight
loss products.
Green
Tea and Your Health
Josie
Anderson
Green
tea has been used as for medical remedies in China since
ancient times. It was said to have many health benefits and
be a remedy for many ailments. It is also said that the
Japanese owe their slim figures to green tea.
Today,
scientist in Asia and the west are providing scientific
evidence that green tea is a benefit to our health. An
anti-oxidant call EGCG that is in green tea is the main
cause of this.
Green
tea has been shown to do many things including:
-
Inhibit the growth of new cancer cells and kill existing
cancer cells
-
Promote weight loss helping the body burn up to 10 percent
more body fat.
-
Increase energy expenditure up to 4 percent.
-
Prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.
- Reduce
the risk of colon, breast, and lung cancer.
- Boost
the immune system.
- Have
an anti-inflammatory effect making it a good supplement for
those with arthritis.
- Help
in the prevention of tooth decay.
Green
Tea Differs from Other Types of Tea
What
makes green tea different from other tea is the process in
which it is made. Made from the plant of Camellia sinensis,
the leaves are steamed after being removed from the plant so
that oxidation of the leaves is prevented. By doing this the
leaves remain green and active substances that are contained
in the leaves keep their healthful qualities.
Side
Effects of Green Tea
There
are no reported harmful side effects in drinking green tea
or taking green tea extract capsules. Thus making green tea
one of the best supplements available.
Use of
Green Tea
There
are 2 ways of supplementing your diet with green tea:
-
Drinking green tea: 2 to 3 cups daily.
- Green
tea capsules or tablets: 2 capsules or tablets of green tea
extract daily.
Green
Tea - A Real Fat Fighter
Have you
tasted ma'cha-powdered green tea at tea ceremony or green
tea 'lemonade'? It might have tingled your taste buds. You
can add fun and wellness to your lives by drinking green tea
at least once in a day. This may help your weight loss
program also!
Do you
know green help you burn up to 70 calories in just one day?
Its true! Green tea helps to reduce your weight by boosting
your metabolic rate naturally and burning the body fat.
Because
of the popularity of the product, green tea weight loss
program is catching allover the world. In Japan, a type of
green tea is being included daily in their diet as part of
their regular meals. Though Japanese know about the health
benefits of green tea, they drink tea for the taste and
atmosphere.
All the
three types of tea viz., Chinese oolong tea, black tea and
green tea are derived from a same plant called Camellia
sinensis. The Chinese oolong tea and black tea are
semi-fermented and fermented respectively. Green tea is not
fermented and that's why it possesses too many healthy
products such as tea-polyphenols, flavonoids, aminoacids and
vitamins A, C, and E.
The
amino acid - L-theanine is responsible for the sweet taste
of the tea. Apart from this, this amino acid in the green
tea increase the alpha waves in the brain and formation of
the neurotransmitter dopamine.
L-theanine helps in repairing cranial vascular system
(preventing dementia) and increases interferon formation.
Other benefits of L-theanine include improving sleep quality
and memory.
Wanna
know about the weight loss benefits of green tea? Green tea
burns lot of fat to reduce your weight. In fact, we can call
it scientifically as thermogennic properties that means it
actively supports fat oxidation.
Two
separate groups of men of similar size have been subjected
to a study in Japan. The study has shown that if all other
conditions like calorie intake and diet remain equal, people
who drink a greater amount of polyphenols present in green
tea will lose more weight than those who sipped a lower
volume of polyphenols available in other types of tea.
Recently
Harvard Medical School and Mayo clinic also have announced
that green tea helps in cancer suppression and weight loss.
So, it is clearly evident that it's not just enough to add
green color to lemonade or ice cream but also some quantum
of health benefits.
Murat
Demir is President & CEO of GreenteaSuper.com
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Why Is
Every One Calling Green Tea A Miracle ?
How do
you fit a miracle in a cup?
Dating
back 4,000 years, Chinese diet green tea has been long
revered as a tasty drink that can ward off diseases and
improve one's well-being. Since its first recorded use
during the period of Emperor Shen Nung, the bond between
Chinese diet green tea and good health has not been severed.
It's been used as treatment for everything from headaches to
depression. At present, various health benefits of green tea
are constantly being reported and many scientists are now
focusing their attention on the simple, yet elegantly
profound beverage that is green tea.
Where It
Comes From
Like all
three of the major Asian teas in the market, green tea comes
from the tree called Carmellia sinensis. Much of the health
benefits of green tea diets owe to the steaming method of
making it. As opposed to black and oolong tea which
undergoes full oxidization, green tea diet is only gently
steamed, preserving the natural antioxidants in its original
form.
The
antioxidants in green tea helps fight away free radicals.
These free radicals are the major contributing factors to
aging as well as the ensuing degeneration of cells as a
result of it. Scientists have reason to believe that free
radicals also play a role in various degenerative diseases
such as arthritis, rheumatism, Alzheimer's disease, and even
cancer.
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A Drink
Steeped With Tradition
According to tradition, Chinese diet green tea could cure
anything from headaches, body aches, and pains to
constipation and depression. Over the centuries, more health
claims are made on account of Chinese diet green tea.
Chinese diet green tea is said to increase the blood flow
throughout the body. Because Chinese diet green tea contains
a little caffeine, ingesting this drink stimulates the heart
and allows the blood to flow more freely through the blood
vessels. For the same reason that Chinese diet green tea
stimulates blood flow, it also stimulates mental clarity.
Chinese
diet green tea detoxifies the body.
The
presence of polyphenols, a naturally occurring antioxidant
in Chinese diet green tea, the beverage is said to combat
harmful free radicals and help keep the body free from
diseases. In this regard, Chinese diet green tea helps
maintain the overall well-being of the body. Antioxidants in
Chinese diet green tea can boost immunity, preserve
young-looking skin, and brighten the eyes.
Chinese
diet green tea aids in digestion and banishes fatigue.
Chinese diet green tea is also said to prolong the lifespan.
For many
years, men of science remained skeptical about the health
claims made by Chinese diet green tea enthusiasts. Their
doubt was changed to a more positive reception when
subsequent researchers proved the disease-preventing
attributes of Chinese diet green tea and confirmed most of
the health claims.
The
Secret to Longevity'
That
just might be. The role of Chinese green tea in promoting
longevity has been investigated upon by many researchers.
They found the premise of their study on observing that
Japanese women who are greater-than-average Chinese diet
green tea drinkers; have lower mortality rates compared to
others. This led the researchers to believe that Chinese
diet green tea has a protective factor against premature
death.
The
polyphenols found in Chinese diet green tea may be held
accountable. With its high amount of polyphenols, Chinese
green tea seems to have a stimulating effect on the immune
system. Stronger immune system as a result of drinking
Chinese diet green tea helps reduce risks of acquiring any
illnesses.
HEALTH
BENEFITS:
Fighting
Cancer
There
are many health benefits associated with having a green tea
diet. One of these green tea diet benefits is preventing
cancer. Certain substances present in green tea diets are
said to help in destroying cancer cells without harming any
neighboring tissues. This substance in green tea diets is
called epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG.
In the
1994 edition of the Journal of National Cancer Institute,
the results of an epidemiological study stated that one of
the health benefits of drinking green tea is that it can
reduce the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and
women by up to 60%.
The University of Purdue has also recently concluded a
research on how a certain compound present in green tea can
stop cancer cells from growing.
A
Healthy Drink to a Healthy Heart
Study
after study has shown that drinking Chinese diet green tea
and eating polyphenol-rich foods reduces the risk of any
heart complications. Drinking Chinese diet green tea also
helps strengthen the blood vessels that provide oxygen and
valuable nutrients to the heart and brain. It has been shown
that men who drink Chinese diet green tea have 75 percent
less possibility of having a stroke than those who don't
drink Chinese diet green tea.
Chinese
diet green tea helps lower total cholesterol levels and
improve the ratio between LDL cholesterol and HDL
cholesterol. Study shows that men who drink nine or more
cups of Chinese diet green tea daily have lower cholesterol
levels than those who drink fewer than two cups.
Lowering
Down Cholesterol
Obesity
has become one of the major health issues in our society
today. In fact, more than half of the American population is
overweight or obese. As a result, diet and weight loss plans
have become increasingly popular. But not all diet plans
work. And not all of them are necessarily risk-free. A safer
alternative for people wanting to lose weight are green tea
diets.
Green
tea diets can be a potential cure to obesity. The catechin
polyphenols present in green tea diets can delay the
reaction of gastric and pancreatic lipases in the body.
These enzymes are actually the ones responsible for
converting calories in the body into fats. By delaying these
enzymes, green tea diets can therefore stop fat from being
stored and prevent obesity in people.
Green
tea also has the ability to minimize cholesterol levels and
improve the ratio between good (HDL) cholesterol and bad
(LDL) cholesterol. The EGCG in green tea can stop blood from
forming abnormal clots (thrombosis), a leading cause of
heart attacks and strokes.
Other Health Benefits
Green
tea has always been known to have several health benefits,
but who knew that it could contribute to weight loss as
well'.
A recent
study published in the American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition show that green tea extract can increase
metabolism and fat oxidation of the body. In theory,
scientists believe that the weight loss benefits of green
tea extracts are due to their caffeine content but the
results of the study show otherwise as they discovered that
green tea extracts have weight loss benefits beyond that of
caffeine.
In their
study, the researchers administered alone the same amount of
caffeine as that in green tea extracts but found that it did
not make any significant changes in the body's overall
energy expenditure. This led them to conclude that green tea
extracts have ingredients in them that actively interact
with each other, promoting increased metabolism and fat
oxidation that lead to weight loss.
Further
findings indicated that a certain compound found in green
tea extracts might be the ingredient that causes weight
loss. These green tea extract compounds, called Flavonoids,
may alter the way the body uses norepinephrine, a hormone
that monitors how calories are burned. When flavonoids
interact with other green tea extract ingredients, more
calories are burned thus contributing to weight loss.
Another
element that actively contributes to the weight loss
benefits of green tea extracts is the compound catechin
polyphenols. These compounds also interact with other green
tea extract ingredients in order to promote weight loss by
fat burning and thermogenesis (a process of losing energy by
daytime heat).
The
great thing about the weight loss benefit of green tea
extracts is that it does not have any adverse side-effects.
Unlike other herbal products like ephedra and prescription
drugs for obesity, green tea extract does not increase the
speed of heart rates or raise blood pressure. Not only that,
but it also appears that green tea diets may act as a mild
appetite-suppressant because of the presence of caffeine.
Caffeine
may be damaging for the body since an excess of it can cause
heart palpitations, hypertension, and insomnia. However,
because green tea diets contain only very low levels of
caffeine, there is no danger of experiencing these
side-effects.
In this
regard, green tea extract is an effective and safer
alternative to other weight loss products which may cause
harm to the user.
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GREEN TEA
The
study conducted by the University of Geneva on the weight
loss benefit of green tea extract implicated that green tea
extract can also help thyroid patients. According to
dietitian Lynn Moss, M.S., R.D., green tea extract is a
healthier choice for people with thyroid who may be too
sensitive to stimulants. Green tea extract can promote
weight loss by increasing metabolism without over
stimulating the adrenal glands.
Green
Tea and Weight Loss
Green
tea is a great substitute for people who are on weight loss
programs because it can help them lead a healthier
lifestyle. For instance, instead of drinking coffee and
cream which area high in calories, green tea weight loss
programs can not only save you from taking in too much
calories but also let you take in several energizing
substances like polyphenols and flavonoids. Green tea also
contains a small amount of caffeine, a key substance used in
most weight loss programs because of its
appetite-suppressant properties.
Other
studies indicate that green tea in weight loss programs can
help reduce fat by inhibiting the effects of insulin.
Insulin is responsible for changing glucose into energy for
the body to be stored into fat. By delaying insulin, green
tea weight loss programs enable sugar to be sent directly to
the muscles for instant use, thus preventing fats from being
stored by the body.
The
author, J FARRINGTON, has been writing articles for a number
of years.
Weight
loss Instructions
Obesity
is a growing concern in today's world. By following the
given weight loss instructions you can lose weight and
maintain a steady weight throughout.
Chinese
diet tea
With the
intake of Chinese diet tea one can reduce weight and can
live slim and trim. Chinese diet tea causes rapid and
substantial weight loss. Chinese diet tea prevents the
formation of body fat. Experts say that intake of Chinese
diet tea significantly increase energy expenditure and also
significantly effect on fat oxidation. Chinese diet tea does
not contain caffeine that's why it does not affect heart
rate. So it is safe and highly helps in weight loss.
Water
Intake
of water helps weight loss. Water has no calories,
cholesterol and fat. Studies showed that a high consumption
of water does not allow more fat to be deposited inspite of
being metabolized into energy and helps in weight loss. So,
increasing of water consumption will prohibit fat deposition
and in this way you obtain weight loss. Eight to twelve
glasses of water help in weight loss.
Free
diet plans
Free
diet plans are also helpful in weight loss for those people
who are busy and don't have time for shopping and preparing
their own meal. Free diet plans are mostly prepared on the
recommendation of dietician and nutritionist. Hence, these
are specially organized for athletes and dieters as they
contain less fat and calories. As a result, by using free
diet plans you can lose weight and maintain it steadily.
Balanced
and nutritious diet
With
balanced and nutritious diet one can lose weight. Balanced
and nutritious diet should be according to your own body
need. If you want to take balanced and nutritious diet then
you must take exclude fat from your diet and should include
juicy fruits, green leafy vegetables, roughages, cereals and
brown bread which is free from fat and full of proteins.
Chinese
Green Tea and Weight Loss - good combination
For most
people, the Chinese green tea is a stuff of legends. It has
been known to be very beneficial to human health and has
been talked about and written about because of its countless
positive effects for thousands of years.
According to legend, the first person to ever taste Chinese
green tea was the Emperor Shen Nung in 2737 B.C. It was said
that while boiling some water for drinking, some leaves fell
into his pot from a tree nearby. Green tea leaves when
boiled smelled and tasted so wonderful that Shen Nung even
urged his people to drink it. The fame of the green tea did
not stay at one place for long. It is believed that in A.D.
800, Chinese tea was brought to Japan by monks who studied
Buddhism in China.
What
makes this green tea different from all other teas?
Chinese
tea is produced from Camellia sinensis, the same plant where
the oolong and black tea are derived. Yet, even though they
all come from the same herb, the Chinese green drinnk truly
stands out as an exceptional health drink. So what makes it
different?
The
difference lies in the method by which this tea is produced.
Oolong and black tea leaves are traditionally oxidized and
then dried while the Chinese green tea leaves are steamed
and then dried. This method of producing green tea actually
preserves most of the beneficial antioxidants present in it.
Chinese
Green Tea for Health
While it
is already common knowledge that green tea has several
health benefits, modern scientists were able to provide
several concrete proofs of the positive effects of Chinese
tea. Its antioxidants are said to be the ones responsible
for making the tea very beneficial.
Recent
findings show that the antioxidants in Chinese tea can
reduce cholesterol levels in a person; can improve how blood
vessels function; and can reduce blood lipids. It was also
discovered that this healthy tea can have an
anti-inflammatory effects and may provide protection against
cardiovascular diseases.
Chinese
Green Tea for Weight Loss
Significant findings were made that pointed to the benefits
of such a tea in weight loss. According to the researchers
of the University of Geneva, green tea has thermogenic
properties which aid much in weight loss. In their study,
they investigated the weight loss benefits of Chinese
dieting by observing the interaction between the caffeine in
green tea and a compound called epigallocatechin gallate
(EGCG).
When
these two substances in the tea react, thermogenesis of the
body increases by four percent. The tendency of Chinese
green tea to enhance metabolic rates has given people reason
to believe that this tea has weight loss benefits as well.
Another
study concerning the weight loss benefits of Chinese dieting
system was also conducted. The results of the research
showed that green tea drinkers have a better propensity for
weight loss. Drinking Chinese tea allows the body to burn an
additional 70 calories a day, a feat that weight loss
enthusiasts would relish.
Today,
Chinese green tea is widely available as a beverage and as
an ingredient for weight loss products.
Green
Tea and Weight Loss - The Hidden Facts
When you
get the chance, don't hesitate to sip tall glass of iced
green tea or a mug of hot green tea. Here's why: Recent
research confirms that persons who sipped a bottle of
fortified green tea everyday for three months experienced
more weight loss than another group who took a bottle of
regular oolong tea.
Green
tea is mostly consumed by the Turkish rather than Americans.
Consumption of this beverage is also more predominant in
Japan. They consume 5-6 cups daily and found to be an
effective curative for stomach cancer.
In
addition to this due to its antioxidant (Vitamin-E & C)
property, it helps to keep the skin glossy and shiny. The
catechin in the green tea is having a unique property of
lowering the blood cholesterol thereby it prevents
"arteriosclerosis". Researchers opined that these catechins
in green tea might produce weight loss by burning the extra
calories of the body.
As a
home remedial measure, the green tea bags are used to reduce
puffy eyes. This can easily be achieved by placing a tea
compress or wet tea bag over both eyes after lying in the
horizontal position for continuous period of 20 minutes. The
puffiness will run away immediately after removal of the tea
bags from the eyes and your eyes will look and feel brand
new.
In the
International journal of obesity (March-2006), a paper on
green tea benefits confirms that extract of this tea
increases the fat and calories burning required to losing
weight.
It is
clearly evident that the powerful flavonoids and
antioxidants in this green tea considered capable of
battling chronic diseases too. Some of the scientists
asserts green tea could also boost metabolism-and help with
weight loss.
Now-a-days most of the people start to drink the ancient
Japanese brew due to its weight loss effects. Green tea
extract is the only clinically proven, ephedra-free diet
concentrate that can increase the thermogenesis by up to
over 40%
Then why
are you still waiting? It is better late than never, do
taste the green tea and enjoy weight loss!
Green
Tea Weight Loss - Myth or Fact?
Have you
seen recent Oprah show? Green tea was recently discussed in
this show also. I think you might already aware that green
tea helps a lot to battle against life-threatening diseases
like heart disease, arteriosclerosis and cancer. Yet, there
is one more reason why you must prefer green tea. It is
nothing but- IT helps in weight loss and burns your excess
fat.
The
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, January 2005 issue
dealt in detail about the benefits of green tea. It clearly
indicates that green tea is a real fat fighter. It opined
that substances present in green tea, popularly known as
catechins, could prompt weight loss by burning calories and
body fat.
In
general, green tea leaves are not fermented unlike oolong
tea and black tea. Also, green tea is rich in polyphenols,
shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anticancer, and
anti-oxidant properties.
The
action of weight loss has been performed by the green tea by
the way it maintains and lowers the blood sugar during the
meals time. In other words, we can infer that your body is
not creating the substances, which produce fat as readily as
it normally would when the green tea is being included.
Green
tea is being adored world wide as it offers a much better
and less bitter taste than its siblings. The green tea is
known for its ability to ease your stomach pain that a lot
of people have and that means that it gets disappearing off
the shelves every where you turn.
If
you're looking for some easy ways to lose some pounds, green
tea might be a perfect answer for your prayer. Recently a
website is offering a free 30 day supply of green tea, but
I'm sure how long this offer might be. so I'd suggest to
sign up for your free green tea bags as early as possible.
Why Is
Every One Calling Green Tea A Miracle?
How do
you fit a miracle in a cup?
Dating
back 4,000 years, Chinese diet green tea has been long
revered as a tasty drink that can ward off diseases and
improve one's well-being. Since its first recorded use
during the period of Emperor Shen Nung, the bond between
Chinese diet green tea and good health has not been severed.
It's been used as treatment for everything from headaches to
depression. At present, various health benefits of green tea
are constantly being reported and many scientists are now
focusing their attention on the simple, yet elegantly
profound beverage that is green tea.
Where It
Comes From
Like all
three of the major Asian teas in the market, green tea comes
from the tree called Carmellia sinensis. Much of the health
benefits of green tea diets owe to the steaming method of
making it. As opposed to black and oolong tea which
undergoes full oxidization, green tea diet is only gently
steamed, preserving the natural antioxidants in its original
form.
The
antioxidants in green tea helps fight away free radicals.
These free radicals are the major contributing factors to
aging as well as the ensuing degeneration of cells as a
result of it. Scientists have reason to believe that free
radicals also play a role in various degenerative diseases
such as arthritis, rheumatism, Alzheimer's disease, and even
cancer.
A Drink
Steeped With Tradition
According to tradition, Chinese diet green tea could cure
anything from headaches, body aches, and pains to
constipation and depression. Over the centuries, more health
claims are made on
account
of Chinese diet green tea.
Chinese
diet green tea is said to increase the blood flow throughout
the body. Because Chinese diet green tea contains a little
caffeine, ingesting this drink stimulates the heart and
allows the blood to flow more freely through the blood
vessels. For the same reason that Chinese diet green tea
stimulates blood flow, it also stimulates mental clarity.
Chinese
diet green tea detoxifies the body.
The
presence of polyphenols, a naturally occurring antioxidant
in Chinese diet green tea, the beverage is said to combat
harmful free radicals and help keep the body free from
diseases. In this regard, Chinese diet green tea helps
maintain the overall well-being of the body. Antioxidants in
Chinese diet green tea can boost immunity, preserve
young-looking skin, and brighten the eyes.
Chinese
diet green tea aids in digestion and banishes fatigue.
Chinese diet green tea is also said to prolong the lifespan.
For many
years, men of science remained skeptical about the health
claims made by Chinese diet green tea enthusiasts. Their
doubt was changed to a more positive reception when
subsequent researchers proved the disease-preventing
attributes of Chinese diet green tea and confirmed most of
the health claims.
The
Secret to Longevity'
That
just might be. The role of Chinese green tea in promoting
longevity has been investigated upon by many researchers.
They found the premise of their study on observing that
Japanese women who are greater-than-average Chinese diet
green tea drinkers; have lower mortality rates compared to
others. This led the researchers to believe that Chinese
diet green tea has a protective factor against premature
death.
The
polyphenols found in Chinese diet green tea may be held
accountable. With its high amount of polyphenols, Chinese
green tea seems to have a stimulating effect on the immune
system. Stronger immune system as a result of drinking
Chinese diet green tea helps reduce risks of acquiring any
illnesses.
HEALTH
BENEFITS:
There
are many health benefits associated with having a green tea
diet. One of these green tea diet benefits is preventing
cancer. Certain substances present in green tea diets are
said to help in destroying cancer cells without harming any
neighboring tissues. This substance in green tea diets is
called epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG.
In the
1994 edition of the Journal of National Cancer Institute,
the results of an epidemiological study stated that one of
the health benefits of drinking green tea is that it can
reduce the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and
women by up to 60%.
The University of Purdue has also recently concluded a
research on how a certain compound present in green tea can
stop cancer cells from growing.
A
Healthy Drink to a Healthy Heart
Study
after study has shown that drinking Chinese diet green tea
and eating polyphenol-rich foods reduces the risk of any
heart complications. Drinking Chinese diet green tea also
helps strengthen the blood vessels that provide oxygen and
valuable nutrients to the heart and brain. It has been shown
that men who drink Chinese diet green tea have 75 percent
less possibility of having a stroke than those who don't
drink Chinese diet green tea.
Chinese
diet green tea helps lower total cholesterol levels and
improve the ratio between LDL cholesterol and HDL
cholesterol. Study shows that men who drink nine or more
cups of Chinese diet green tea daily have lower cholesterol
levels than those who drink fewer than two cups.
Lowering
Down Cholesterol
Obesity
has become one of the major health issues in our society
today. In fact, more than half of the American population is
overweight or obese. As a result, diet and weight loss plans
have become increasingly popular. But not all diet plans
work. And not all of them are necessarily risk-free. A safer
alternative for people wanting to lose weight are green tea
diets.
Green
tea diets can be a potential cure to obesity. The catechin
polyphenols present in green tea diets can delay the
reaction of gastric and pancreatic lipases in the body.
These enzymes are actually the ones responsible for
converting calories in the body into fats. By delaying these
enzymes, green tea diets can therefore stop fat from being
stored and prevent obesity in people.
Green
tea also has the ability to minimize cholesterol levels and
improve the ratio between good (HDL) cholesterol and bad
(LDL) cholesterol. The EGCG in green tea can stop blood from
forming abnormal clots (thrombosis), a leading cause of
heart attacks and strokes.
Other Health Benefits
Green
tea has always been known to have several health benefits,
but who knew that it could
contribute to weight loss as well'.
A recent
study published in the American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition show that green tea extract can increase
metabolism and fat oxidation of the body. In theory,
scientists believe that the weight loss benefits of green
tea extracts are due to their caffeine content but the
results of the study show otherwise as they discovered that
green tea extracts have weight loss benefits beyond that of
caffeine.
In their
study, the researchers administered alone the same amount of
caffeine as that in green tea extracts but found that it did
not make any significant changes in the body's overall
energy expenditure. This led them to conclude that green tea
extracts have ingredients in them that actively interact
with each other, promoting increased metabolism and fat
oxidation that lead to weight loss.
Further
findings indicated that a certain compound found in green
tea extracts might be the ingredient that causes weight
loss. These green tea extract compounds, called Flavonoids,
may alter the way the body uses norepinephrine, a hormone
that monitors how calories are burned. When flavonoids
interact with other green tea extract ingredients, more
calories are burned thus contributing to weight loss.
Another
element that actively contributes to the weight loss
benefits of green tea extracts is the compound catechin
polyphenols. These compounds also interact with other green
tea extract ingredients in order to promote weight loss by
fat burning and thermogenesis (a process of losing energy by
daytime heat).
The
great thing about the weight loss benefit of green tea
extracts is that it does not have any adverse side-effects.
Unlike other herbal products like ephedra and prescription
drugs for obesity, green tea extract does not increase the
speed of heart rates or raise blood pressure. Not only that,
but it also appears that green tea diets may act as a mild
appetite-suppressant because of the presence of caffeine.
Caffeine
may be damaging for the body since an excess of it can cause
heart palpitations, hypertension, and insomnia. However,
because green tea diets contain only very low levels of
caffeine, there is no danger of experiencing these
side-effects.
In this
regard, green tea extract is an effective and safer
alternative to other weight loss products which may cause
harm to the user.
The study conducted by the University of
Geneva on the weight loss benefit of green tea extract
implicated that green tea extract can also help thyroid
patients. According to dietitian Lynn Moss, M.S., R.D.,
green tea extract is a healthier choice for people with
thyroid who may be too sensitive to stimulants. Green tea
extract can promote weight loss by increasing metabolism
without over stimulating the adrenal glands.
Green
Tea and Weight Loss
Green
tea is a great substitute for people who are on weight loss
programs because it can help them lead a healthier
lifestyle. For instance, instead of drinking coffee and
cream which area high in calories, green tea weight loss
programs can not only save you from taking in too much
calories but also let you take in several energizing
substances like polyphenols and flavonoids. Green tea also
contains a small amount of caffeine, a key substance used in
most weight loss programs because of its
appetite-suppressant properties.
Other
studies indicate that green tea in weight loss programs can
help reduce fat by inhibiting the
effects
of insulin. Insulin is responsible for changing glucose into
energy for the body to be stored into fat. By delaying
insulin, green tea weight loss programs enable sugar to be
sent directly to the muscles for instant use, thus
preventing fats from being stored by the body.
Green Tea - Works Off Your Pounds
Have you
tired off different weight loss program? Don't worry! Green
tea gives helping hand for you to lose your weight. Chinese
discovered this tea and used to treat their headaches, to
their depression.
At
present there are numerous debates on the green tea weight
loss program around this world. This stable of Asian diet
consists of compounds that may help to reduce the risk of
ulcers, cancer and even heart disease. The presence of
flavonoids in the green tea help to change the function of
hormone- nor epinephrine that speeds the rate calories are
burned.
Even
though all the teas (Black tea, Oolong tea and Green tea)
consist of large amounts of polyphenols, green tea is
particularly rich in a type of polyphenols called catechins,
particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).
EGCG is
a potent antioxidant that hampers the growth of carcinogenic
cells and even kills them without damaging near by healthy
tissue. This type of catechins may dispose the excess body
fat and lower cholesterol levels.
Japanese
researchers confirm that green tea catechins not only spend
the calories and LDL cholesterol reduction but also be able
to help in weight loss by reducing body fat. In other words,
we can say that green tea helps in the prevention of various
lifestyle-related diseases, particularly obesity.
If you
use treadmill for burning calories, you can do 150 calories
per mile. Now, you can appreciate drinking a glass of green
tea before you step into the treadmill and walk one mile to
burn the twice- 300 calories!
You may
ask, there has got to be a drawback, right? You may get
insomnia with green tea, due to the fact that it contains
caffeine. but you might be glad to hear that it contains
less caffeine that coffee. It is also said to be great for a
whole host of ailments that come down and that is all not
quite proven as of yet.
After
your review, I bet that you may give 3 thumbs up for green
tea. I know you'll be adding this precious beverage to your |