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Can a Green Tea Diet Burn Calories?

Recently, science has proven that consuming green tea can have an impact when you are attempting to lose weight. On its own, green tea has been touted for its many health benefits including lowering of blood pressure and for the prevention and treatment of cancers.

When it comes to weight loss, green tea is not a magic bullet that will instantly shed unwanted pounds. But, one of the polyphenols contained in green tea, epigallocatechin gallate (ECGC) is believed to cause thermogenesis (increase of the heat production in the body). This increase in heat production supports calorie-burning properties enhancing weight loss.

Asian countries have consumed green tea regularly for centuries finding benefit from the catechins it contains.
Black tea leaves are fermented and therefore lose many of the potent catechins contained in green tea. Since the leaves are steamed instead of fermented, green tea retains the powerful polyphenols that are beneficial. Due to the fermentation process, black tea only contains between 3-10% polyphenols, while the steamed green tea leaves contain 30-40%. In terms of potency in tea, white tea is the most potent being the least processed, followed by green tea, oolong tea and finally black tea.

When consuming green tea diet plans can be more effective. The increased metabolism that you will experience by drinking green tea will enhance the weight you lose when attempting to diet. However, for weight loss, it should be part of a healthy lifestyle regime for best results.

A diet rich in organic produce, whole grains, nuts and deep water, wild caught fish like salmon that is chock full of heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids is important for good health. To further enhance your weight loss potential, exercise is key. Take a brisk walk 4-5 days each week. A 30 minute power walk will increase your stamina, improve your mental outlook and help to keep you fit.

For long term weight loss success, a green tea diet plan, while not a magic bullet and as part of a healthy lifestyle regime, can help you to achieve your goal.

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I definitely agree with this, green tea has many advantages when it comes to burning your calories.

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According to me, Tea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world after water. For some people who have heart troubles, high blood pressure or stimulant sensitivities, the caffeine in green tea may be harmful to them.

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