| t seems lately that I have come across an abundance | | | | tasted some that taste like what I imagine blended |
| of information on the benefits of consuming green tea. | | | | grass would taste like. My favorites seem to be the |
| Because of this, I have been inspired to compile some | | | | mixture of green tea and lemongrass. The best tasting |
| of the information - specifically regarding green tea and | | | | ones I have found have been in health food stores or |
| weight loss. | | | | online. Don't give up on your first taste. Experiment |
| Green tea contains a number of things that are | | | | around and try different flavors of green tea. You |
| reported to be very healthful for you. Among these | | | | may find one or more that you just absolutely love. I |
| are: | | | | generally microwave my green tea and drink it warm. I |
| Most Recommended Tips forGreen Tea (Camellia | | | | have brewed several bags at a time using boiling |
| Sinensis) And Weight Loss | | | | water and then place in the refrigerator for a nice cool |
| Tannins, phenols, polyphenols, and flavanoid | | | | beverage as well. |
| compounds, the amino acid theanine, and catechins of | | | | Drinking green tea can also be an aid to weight loss if |
| which egcg seems to be the most beneficial. | | | | it takes place of another habit such as coffee with |
| Some of the reported benefits you will see when | | | | sugar or cola. I know many people who start the day |
| researching green tea are: | | | | with a sugar filled caffeine cola or sweetened iced tea. |
| • Protecting skin from ultraviolet radiation | | | | This is how they get their morning caffeine. Why not |
| • Protection against a number of different cancers | | | | substitute green tea for this and enjoy the feeling and |
| • Increased life span | | | | health benefits? Replace that after lunch cup of |
| • Protection of the brain | | | | coffee with a cup of green tea. You will be doing |
| • Increased antioxidant levels | | | | something healthy for your body and you won't |
| • Theanine has been reported to negate the jittery | | | | experience the "drop" that coffee can leave you with |
| effect of caffeine, and heighten mental acuity and | | | | an hour or so later. Also enjoy a cup of green tea |
| some have even said give a relaxed but aware state. | | | | before your exercise routine, just be careful and do |
| • Last but not least are increased fat metabolism | | | | not consume it late in the afternoon. |
| This increased fat metabolism is what is of most | | | | Most Recommended Tips for Green Tea (Camellia |
| interest to people wanting to lose weight. It simply | | | | Sinensis) And Weight Loss |
| means the rate at which you burn calories and the | | | | A cup of green tea contains about half as much |
| body's ability to burn fat. The studies seem to point to | | | | caffeine as a cup of coffee. If you are sensitive to |
| a connection between the caffeine in green tea and | | | | caffeine – use caution or avoid all together. |
| the epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which causes a | | | | I am a believer in a healthy lifestyle to achieve your |
| boost in noradrenaline. Noradrenaline helps your body | | | | desired weight. If you know me or read any of my |
| boost your metabolism and suppress your appetite. | | | | articles you also know that I am a believer in |
| Some experts recommend that you take a | | | | supplements – Only as an aid to a healthy lifestyle. |
| standardized green tea supplement which contains | | | | Not a magic solution. I see green tea as an effective |
| 90mg of EGCG and 50mg caffeine. Of course you | | | | tool in your weight loss arsenal. |
| should always consult your physician before taking any | | | | Green tea seems like a wonderful addition to your |
| supplement, especially one with caffeine. | | | | daily life which may help you boost your metabolism, |
| Drinking green tea can be a pleasurable experience. I | | | | ward of sickness, and give you a gentle caffeine lift. |
| have tasted some very good green teas and I have | | | | |