How to Use Tea for Weight Loss

Tea can be an excellent tool in your battle to lose weight. Green tea especially will help you drop those extra pounds. Researchers in Japan have discovered that people who drink about 5 cups of green tea a day naturally burn up an extra 60 to 80 calories due to a chemical process from the caffeine it contains. This doesn't seem like much, but it can give you the start that you need to begin losing weight. Combine that with the proper healthy foods and regular exercise, and you'll definitely see results. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Understand that, other than the nutrition and goodness of the tea itself, you are also consuming a cup of water. Since it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to recognize that your stomach is full, drink a cup of tea 20 to 30 minutes before you eat each meal. Be aware, however, that drinking hot tea or coffee with caffeine can inhibit the iron absorption from the food you are eating.

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Use a cup of tea as a snack once between breakfast and lunch, and once between lunch and dinner. It will help you feel fuller and satisfy some cravings.

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Drink a hot cup of tea with meals. Some people tend to gulp cold beverages such as milk, soda and water with their meals. Having a hot cup of tea will encourage less liquid while your eating, which is much better for digestion. People tend to sip rather than gulp with a hot drink.

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Walk every day and incorporate lean meats such as turkey and chicken, and lots of fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables into your diet.