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Tea Helps In Weight Loss

According to studies, tea is very effective in aiding weight loss. Yes! You read it right. Apart from having low fat foods in your diet, you can include a cup of tea to lose weight and stay healthy at the same time. You must have heard about green tea and its benefits. Thanks to the celebrities who made this herbal tea famous worldwide. It is surprising to know that there are more varieties of tea that can help in weight loss. Lets check out few varieties of tea that can aid weight loss.

Tea and weight loss:

Tea Helps In Weight Loss

Stops weight gain: According to many Japanese scientists, tea has theaflavins and thearubigins that stops weight gain to a great extent. These compounds were given to rats who were on high-fat diet. The results showed no weight gain in the rats. Apart from green tea, there are many other variates of tea like Okinawan tea that helps in weight loss.

Black tea to burns body fat: Having a cup of hot tea increases the body temperature thus burning down some fat deposits and calories from your body. If you have black tea, you can burn body fat at a faster pace. Black tea has more caffeine content and this makes it an effective fat-burner beverage. So, to fight fatigue, laziness, stress and also lose weight at the same time, you can have a cup of black tea. However, do not start relying on this hot beverage completely. Excessive consumption of black tea can lead to dehydration due to the high caffeine content.

Ginseng tea to boosts up body metabolism: Ginseng tea is a herbal drink in many Asian countries. It is considered as a booster drink that fights fatigue, increases blood circulation and aids weight loss. Having a cup of ginseng tea increases your stamina, fights stress and body pain.

Ginger tea to burn down calories: Ginger is used as a herbal remedy to fight ailments in the body. Ginger comes in a variety of forms. From raw to paste to powder, you can include ginger in any way. There is no proof to state that ginger tea aids weight loss. However, many studies and real life experiences have shown that having a cup of ginger tea not only helps lose weight but also fights minor ailments.

These are few healthy herbal teas that can help you lose weight. Make sure you drink them in limited amounts and prepare them by the right method. Using low-fat or skimmed milk can be good if you are on diet. Also, avoid adding sugar. Go for honey as it doesn't increase blood sugar levels in the body and also prevents you from putting on weight.

Story first published: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 18:26 [IST]
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