10 Tea Drinks That Can Help You Lose Weight
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Surprisingly, tea actually beats coffee in the list of the most popular beverages in the world (1). This dark horse is consumed most commonly all through the planet, second only to water. Its popularity is a testament to its taste and the fact that it contains less caffeine as compared to coffee makes it a sensible choice. You don’t want to stay up all night, do you?
Want another reason why tea has an edge over coffee? Scientific research proves that tea helps in weight loss (2). In fact, it’s particularly helpful in losing that paunch. So if you’re a caffeine addict and need that rush but also want to control the size of that expanding waistline, make tea a part of your daily routine. Here are 10 tea drinks that will help you stay energized and shed some kilos-
1. Green Tea
Green tea is highly effective in helping you lose weight. This tea contains a substance known as catechins, which are a type of antioxidant that give your metabolism a major boost (3). This, in turn, helps in losing belly fat. Green tea also contains bioactive compounds such as EGCG and caffeine, which too, can improve your metabolism. These substances also increase the production of hormones that help to burn fat (4).
2. Puerh Tea
Puerh tea comes from a province of the same name in China and is one of your best bets in losing weight. A type of black tea, Puerh tea, as per studies is meant to enhance the process of weight loss if you drink it after your meals (5). It can help convert your food into energy right after you’re done eating so the energy is not stored as fat.
3. Black Tea
Black tea is packed with flavonoids, a type of antioxidant, which has numerous health benefits including that of weight loss (6). Moreover, its polyphenols have a positive effect on your gut environment, thereby increasing metabolism. Studies also show that having 3 cups of black tea every day reduces your chances of getting diabetes by 42 percent (7).
4. Oolong Tea
Several studies point to the fact that oolong tea can greatly help in weight loss. That’s because it not only increases your metabolism but also enhances your body’s fat burning process, thanks to its polyphenol content (8). Oolong tea also contains high quantities of caffeine and catechin, which as you already know, help in burning fat.
5. White Tea
This delicate, sweet tea has time and again been recommended by medical experts due to the health benefits it offers such as destroying cancerous cells (9). That said, white tea has the same quantity of catechins in it as green tea, which can aid in quick and safe weight loss. White tea also prevents new fat cells from forming so you don’t gain as much weight (10).
6. Rooibos Tea
This herbal tea has newly entered into the category of beverages that can aid in weight loss. Rooibos tea contains nothofagin and aspalathin (types of antioxidants), which remove negative oxygen radicals that can harm the DNA (11). These antioxidants also keep your blood sugar in control so you don’t suffer from weight gaining habits such as hunger spikes.
7. Matcha Tea
Also known as powdered tea, Matcha tea is a powerful agent of weight loss. In fact, it’s better than green tea in the weight loss as it contains very low amounts of calories (12). Plus, it’s as rich in antioxidants as green tea, containing one antioxidant known as epigallocatechin gallate. This antioxidant boosts weight loss and prevents you from piling extra pounds. It also improves metabolism.
8. Lemon Balm Tea
With its minty taste and several health benefits, lemon balm is an excellent daily beverage. This type of tea can keep you stress-free and even enhance your digestion (13). It helps in regularizing your bowel movements as well and purifies your blood. It controls the hormones that increase your appetite (14).
9. Cinnamon Tea
Cinnamon tea has a low-calorie content and keeps your blood sugar levels in control, which consequently helps in controlling your weight. Cinnamon tea, when had regularly, enhances the function of your digestive system, contributing positively to belly-fat loss (15). Adding honey to your cinnamon tea can also help in improving metabolism.
10. Turmeric Tea
Tea made with turmeric is great for your health! Turmeric contains an antioxidant known as curcumin, which is anti-inflammatory in nature. This helps it in suppressing the fat cells as well as improving insulin resistance (16).
Take this as good news if you’re a tea addict! Now, you can have your daily cups of tea without any guilt as long as milk tea is not the one you’re having. Instead of coffee or milk tea, choose any one of the above to stay fit and healthy always.
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