Oolong tea helps burn belly fat, green tea speeds up metabolism, and black tea completely blocks fat absorption.< /strong>
Tea is one of the most suitable drinks for those who want to lose weight. Nutritionists advise using it both hot and cold, before, after, during and even instead of eating. We figure out what types of tea are best for those who want to lose a couple of extra pounds, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to Domashniy Ochag.
White tea: destroys fat cells
A study published in Nutrition & Metabolism in 2009 confirmed that white tea extract actually accelerates the breakdown of fat cells. Scientists believe that this effect is achieved due to the high content of a special antioxidant (ECGC), which helps to literally «break» fat cells.
Green tea: stimulates metabolism
This type of tea also contains the antioxidant ECGC, but its superpower is different. It is green tea that is the champion in caffeine content (in fact, this drink has more caffeine than the strongest coffee) — namely, caffeine helps speed up metabolism, and also gives us the energy needed to maintain an active lifestyle.
Mate: helps reduce blood sugar
A very healthy tea, which is made from the leaves and shoots of the South American plant yerba mate, is not only rich in caffeine, but also helps to normalize blood sugar levels, thanks to the substances theophylline and theobromine contained in it. A 2015 study showed that volunteers who drank one cup of mate per day for 12 weeks ended up losing more excess weight than their counterparts who preferred other drinks — with the same diet and ;level of physical activity!
Oolong: burns belly fat
Another type of tea that helps increase our metabolic rate is due to the partial fermentation that tea leaves undergo. In addition, oolong contains special chemical compounds that have an excellent effect on the fat that accumulates in the waist area: for example, participants in a study conducted in 2009 by Chinese experts lost 12% of belly fat in 6 weeks. The authors of the study claim that oolong was the reason for such an impressive result.
Black tea: blocks fat absorption fat and helps prevent weight gain. This drink contains special plant compounds polyphenols — namely aflavins and arabubins — which also help to block the absorption of fats. In addition, some research confirms the ability of black tea to reduce the risk of diabetes — another useful property!
Peppermint tea: reduces hunger
Honestly, this tea is not even necessary to drink — just smell it. A Jesuit University study confirmed that the scent of mint suppresses hunger: study participants who inhaled the scent of mint every two hours for five days ended up consuming fewer calories and sugar. So you can drink, you can just smell — and lose weight!