Green Tea for Weight Loss: How much and when?

We all know that green tea helps in losing weight, but how does it works?  How much green tea you should have for weight loss? What is the method to prepare it?

These all questions must be arousing a big confusion in your mind.

So to clear your confusion, read the complete article from top to bottom and by the end you'll get all the answers.

How Green Tea helps in Weight Loss

Green tea contains small amounts of naturally occurring caffeine, which helps to boost you up while you're performing an intense workout.

Green tea leaves are loaded with antioxidants such as polyphenols and catechins. The main catechin  called EGCG or epigallocatechin gallate fastens the process of fat oxidation and helps in reducing body and belly fat.

Research shows that the catechins or EGCG have a positive effect on weight loss and weight management.

It is important to note that Green Tea alone is not enough, you must follow a regular exercise routine along with healthy diet for best results.

Best Green Tea for Weight Loss

Lipton Green Tea 

Lipton Green Tea has 100% natural leaves without any chemicals, it also has catechins and caffeine that helps losing weight in a natural way. It helps in improving heart health, improves immunity, reduces stress level and keeps you hydrated.

Tetley Green Tea

It's another popular brand of green tea. The tea also contains lemon, mint and ginger which helps in boosting the immune system and also improves digestion.

Girnar Green Tea

Along with the natural leaves Girnar green tea also contains essential herbs and spices, like clove, black pepper, tulsi, cinnamon, ginger etc.

Heapwell Matcha Green Tea

Matcha is one of the most distinct flavours of Japan and one of the best green tea for weight loss.
Matcha  is great for skin its rich in anti oxidants and helps in detoxyfying your body. It'll help in fastening the process of weight loss by cleansing your body.

Teamonk Global Green Tea

Packed with anti-oxidants it helps in boosting your immune system and helps in fighting various diseases. Its detoxifying effect helps in cleansing the body and weight loss.

How much Green Tea you should have for Weight Loss

Researchers recommend 2-3 cups of green tea per day.
However for weight loss green tea supplements are found more effective than regular green tea.
Avoid consuming too much, it will negatively impact your health.
Also avoid consuming it during meal times or with empty stomach, it'll cause acidity or nutrition loss.

Try consuming freshly brewed green tea after breakfast and between the meals.

How to make Green Tea for Weight Loss

There are many ways to prepare green tea. To make it more effective for weight loss you may follow these recipes-

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
• 1 green tea bag or 1 teaspoon of green tea leaves

Method

• Boil water in a pot.
• Add the lemon juice
• Let the water cool for few seconds
• Pour it over the green tea bag placed in a cup or pour the hot water in the container through the leaves in the strainer.
• Let it steep for 2-3 minutes, then remove the tea bag or strainer.
• Enjoy your tea with burning those extra calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 green tea bag or 1 teaspoon of green tea leaves

Method

• Boil water in a pot.
• Place the cinnamon stick in it.
• Let the water cool for a few seconds.
• Add honey in your cup.
• Pour the water over the green the bag or through the strainer containing the leaves, into the cup.
• Let it steep for 2-3 minutes, then remove the tea bag or strainer.
• Enjoy your tea.

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