Is green tea a fat burner? Does it help with weight loss? How much should I drink? What is the most effective time of day to drink it?
Is green tea a fat burner?
Green
tea is rich in antioxidant especially EGCG. EGCG increases
norepinephrine hormone in the body. This hormone is used by the nervous
system to signal fat cells to break down fat.
Bottom Line: Green Tea helps in burning fat due to increase in norepinephrine hormone
Does Green Tea help with weight loss?
Research
has found that Caffeine and EGCG found in green tea increases the
resting metabolic rate. This means that if you consume green tea
regularly, you can burn about 3-4% more calories each day.
Bottom Line: Green Tea increases metabolism and thereby aids in weight loss
How much Green Tea should I drink?
Just
by consuming 1 green tea daily you might not experience fat or weight
loss. As per Journal of Nutrition, one should consume 3 cups of green
tea daily to get the appropriate amount of caffeine and catechins (EGCG)
to help you lose weight.
Bottom Line: Consume 3 cups of Green Tea for optimal result
Which is the right time to drink Green Tea?
If
you consume green tea first thing in the morning, catechins and
caffeine present in green tea can stimulate the production of gastric
acid and cause stomach indigestion. One should also avoid drinking green
tea in the night since it will disturb the sleep pattern. Also, if
green tea is consumed just after meal it could inhibit nutrient
absorption from the food. Green tea should be consumed in between meal
or 30 minutes before exercise (for optimal fat loss).
Bottom
Line: Don’t consume Green Tea first thing in the morning, late night
and just after meals. Consume it 30-45 minutes before or after meals and
30 minutes before exercise
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