This post shares why drinking green tea for weight loss may be helpful, including how much research says you should drink, and some creative ways to enjoy delicious green tea.
Green tea is a staple in my pantry, so I thought I'd share more about its benefits for weight loss.
(You might also like my post on the 10 Benefits of Green Tea or to see what drinks I get at Starbucks.)
Can Drinking Green Tea Help You Lose Weight?
Research suggests that green tea can speed up metabolism (the process that changes food into energy), aiding in weight loss.
Green tea contains catechins which have been found to significantly decrease body weight and maintain body weight after weight loss. Additionally, green tea has caffeine, and caffeine is associated with weight loss.
Sounds great, right? Try my Matcha Green Tea Frozen Yogurt Recipe for a healthy dessert.
Luckily, the effects don't stop at weight loss! Green tea may also help with weight maintenance, which helps keep your weight steady at a certain level.
You can also check out these 8 Healthy Habits for Weight Loss That Don't Require Dieting for more tips on living a healthier lifestyle—without starving yourself.
Does Green Tea Reduce Belly Fat?
A 2012 study using green tea found that "consumption of the catechin-enriched green tea beverage for 12 weeks induced visceral fat loss in Chinese adults with a high proportion of abdominal visceral fat." The findings also noted the weight loss was not due to exercise or diet changes.
How Many Cups Of Green Tea Should I Drink In A Day?
Research shows that having two servings of green tea per day improves body composition and helps reduce fat.
How much you drink a day mainly depends on how much caffeine you can tolerate. People who don't drink coffee or tea - or any other sources of caffeine - often have a lower tolerance for green tea.
As y'all know, caffeine has some adverse side effects. So if you get shaky, anxious, or can't sleep, you're gonna want to cut down on how much you're drinking. And always speak with your doctor before trying any new strategies for weight loss.
What else can green tea help with?
I could ramble on and on about the many virtues of green tea. So if you’re still on the fence, here are some additional benefits...
- Green tea may have anti-inflammatory properties because the EGCG in green tea lowers inflammatory reactions. You can find other anti-inflammatory drinks in this blog post.
- Green tea may help moderate diabetes.
- Green tea may increase fat burning by stimulating thermogenesis, the process by which your body burns energy, and fat oxidation.
- The component epigallocatechin-3-gallate in green tea has anti-inflammatory effects and protects cell DNA. There are also antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties in green tea which also work against inflammation.
More Recipes for Weight Loss
I hope you enjoyed this read! Below are some more recipes for weight loss that might strike your fancy.
- 7 Day Meal Prep for Weight Loss
- How to Meal Prep - Chicken
- 5 High Protein Fruit Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss (5 Ingredients or Less!)
- My Fave High Protein Snacks For Weight Loss
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Patricia
What brand green tea do you recommend ?
Jen Moderator
Lacey and I both really like Yogi Green Teas. And when it comes to matcha, GOLDE supplies a pretty top-notch brand. -Jen