“I struggle with belly fat and sweet eating at night. It really bothers me.”
Has this ever happened to you?
Let’s face it — belly fat is both unattractive and unhealthy. It has been linked to cardiovascular problem, diabetes, liver failure, and even depression and dementia.
To help you lose inches and improve your health, we’ve compiled the best tips from our readers who have lost up to 15 pounds with tea.
Here are some of the best ways to use it:
GO GREEN
Any kind of tea could help accelerate your weight loss efforts, but green is the absolute best.
Green tea could help keep your weight loss on track, even when your diet is derailed.
It contains powerful antioxidants called Catechins. In a study at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, these antioxidants have been shown to aid weight loss, specifically reduce belly fat.
BEFORE MEALS
Have a cup of green tea before lunch and dinner.
Green tea contains a compound known as EGCG that works to increase levels of hormones that decrease feelings of hunger.
Participants in a study conducted in Sweden were asked to drink either water or green tea with a meal.
The group that drank the tea experienced fewer cravings as long as two hours after drinking.
IN THE MORNING
According to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Science, drinking tea at least 30 minutes before breakfast is the best time for the body to absorb the hunger-busting EGCG mentioned earlier.
SMOOTHIES
Tea, especially green or white, is a great smoothie base. Results of research presented at the North American Association of the Study of Obesity indicate that those who frequently replace meals with a smoothie lost more weight and kept it off longer.
PEPPER UP YOUR MEALS
If you’re drinking tea with a meal, be sure to use a bit of black pepper as condiment. Research has found that piperine, a compound in black pepper, keeps tea’s EGCG in the digestive tract longer, allowing the body to better absorb and use it.
MELT FAT WITH DRESSING
Steep a tea bag in olive oil and vinegar for a delicious salad dressing that helps melt fat. According to a study in the Nutrition Journal, people who eat lunches that are high in monounsaturated fat felt more satisfied for hours.
Yes! Healthy mono-unsaturated fats found in olive oil could shrink your belly and help you keep cravings at bay.
