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by Ines Peros

Created on: April 11, 2008   Last Updated: December 06, 2011

Weight loss is the goal of most people today as the rate of obesity increases from children to adults we could all stand to lose a few pounds. Even our pets are obese and are becoming diabetic as a result of overfeeding and the ingredients in pet foods, such as fat and sugars.

Teas have been known to have many health benefits ranging from green teas that provide protection against cancer due to polyphenols that protect against free radical damage.

We are all searching for quick weight loss methods that do not starve us or make us uncomfortable while waiting to shed pounds of fat.

Benefits of Tea for Weight Loss:

Green tea reduces cholesterol, which is the amount of fat in your blood which clogs your arteries. The clearing of plugged arteries promotes good circulation which prevents heart attacks. Weight loss is more than possible by the fact that tea acts as a metabolic stimulant that helps to burn up calories.

Tea also increases digestion of fat especially Oolong teas. Basically, all teas are low calorie compared to soft drinks which contain high amounts of artificial sugars like aspartame. Green tea also increases energy levels, which in turn contribute to weight loss as it increases activity levels.

Green tea compared to coffee shows that green tea increases energy for 24 hours, while the caffeine in coffee only increases this level for the length of time you are taking it.

Green Tea Contributes to Weight Loss:

Another way that green tea contributes to weight loss is by halting the movement of glucose inside the fat cells. It is scientifically a fact that weight gain is stored as excess sugars and fat in the body. This tea actually raises the level of fat by oxidation through thermo genesis which is a process of burning fuels such as fat.

Types of Green Teas for Weight Loss:

Matcha Tea:

Matcha tea is a ceremonial tea that was once only given to Emperors and rulers but now is available to the public. Matcha tea is a fine emerald powered tea made from the youngest and most potent tea leaves. It therefore contains higher concentrations of catechins and high amounts of vitamins. Matcha is prepared using some warm water mixed with a bamboo whisk until dissolved in a bowl. Hot water would burn the powder therefore warm water is used just before the boiling point so as not to affect the quality of the tea. Later it is then combined with soy milk or other beverages to make a Green Tea Latte which are deliciously healthy.

It is known by tea experts of the world that the teas made from the first harvest are the most potent therefore any type of matcha tea made from the youngest tea leaves are infinitely more powerful in reducing fat in the body.

Powdered Sencha Tea:

Powdered sencha teas are easier to prepare that do not require the bamboo whisk and mixing requirements. This is due to the fact that the powdered sencha tea is ground down to a finer powder than matcha teas, which makes them dissolve better.

These powdered teas not only can help reduce body weight fat, but also have high energy benefits which assists in increasing energy to exercise.

Green teas are used in many different methods such as Green Tea Ice Cream, Green tea cookies, and green tea just to sip, relax and lose weight.

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