Green tea is composed of powerful antioxidants called catechin polyphenols that proffer remarkable health benefits. Epigallocatechin gallate, a potent polyphenol, revs up fat metabolism and accelerates weight loss.
Food that is consumed is metabolized and broken down in to triglycerides, in the liver and small intestine. Triglyceride is an important source of energy to sustain daily physical activities and to support life. An excess of triglycerides eventually gets converted into fat, which keeps piling up, and subsequently leading to obesity.
How does Green Tea Encourage Weight Reduction?
The potent anti-oxidants help speed up the metabolic rate and trigger considerable weight loss, easily.
- Epigallocatechin gallate and caffeine present in green tea, stimulate the central nervous system and cause fat to be released in to the blood. This fat is utilized by the body as a source of fuel and energy. This process is called thermogenesis. It supplies the body with larger quantities of energy, eliminates excessive water from the body, and helps burn body fat efficiently and promptly.
- The catechin polyphenols kindle the use of fatty acids by the liver and the muscle cells. This consequently decreases the rate at which carbohydrates are used and allows for enhanced endurance and longer exercise time. Better tolerance enhances the quality and time span of the exercise and thus, assists in greater weight reduction.
- Alongside giving an extra energy boost, green tea perks up the metabolic rate, and simultaneously blocks fat absorption.
What other Health Benefits does Green Tea Offer?
A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition says that green tea is a healthier choice than any other beverage, even water. In addition to encouraging weight loss, green tea provides the following significant health benefits:
- It increases the metabolic activity.
- It boost energy.
- It fortifies and strengthens the immune system by providing a burst of anti-oxidants.
- It promotes healthier and clearer skin.
- It enhances concentration and mental functioning.
- It halts the process of aging.
- It protects the body against diseases and infectious agents.
- It reduces free radical damage to the DNA of cells.
Brewing Green Tea Well
When brewing green tea, time it with a timer, not with the eyes. It’s a huge mistake to brew tea until it turns a particular shade. The color of green tea is a poor indicator of its taste. Steep the tea for three to five minutes in water. The tea tastes bitter if brewed for more than five minutes. What’s more, for green tea, the water should be heated, just below the boiling point. Pour the freshly heated water over the tea leaves.
Reference:
Biofactors, Nakachi, K., S. Matsuyama, S. Miyake, M. Suganuma and K. Imai, Preventive Effects of Drinking Green Tea on Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease, 2000
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