4 Teas To Drink For Weight Loss

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Whether it was your coworker, your sister’s best friend, or a random internet stranger, you have probably heard about weight loss teas from some source. It may sound too good to be true: all I have to do is drink tea to lose weight? Of course, if you really want to lose weight, eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly is key. However, there is some evidence to suggest that drinking certain teas can help you shed pounds. In this blog, we will go over the different types of tea that have been associated with weight loss.

White tea

A recent study in Nutrition and Metabolism showed that white tea may aid in weight loss. The theory is that white tea blocks new fat cells from forming while increasing lipolysis, the process by which the body breaks down already stored fats. Additionally, white tea is a great source of catechins, which is a type of antioxidant that speeds the liver in turning fat into energy and releases fat cells, particularly those in the midsection.

Green tea

You may be well-aware that green tea is good for your health, but did you also know that it can help you lose weight? In research studies, participants who drank green tea along with healthy diet and exercise lost more weight than those who relied on diet and exercise alone. Like white tea, green tea is also a good source of catechins, giving it the same weight-loss properties.

Mint tea

Mint tea is a great weight loss tool because it acts as an appetite suppressant. For whatever reason, the smell of peppermint reduces food cravings, making it easier to keep with your diet. One study in the Journal of Neurological and Orthopedic Medicine, participants who smelled peppermint every two hours lost five pounds per month. If you struggle with evening munchies, sip a cup of peppermint tea. You can even put a few drops of peppermint oil on your pillow so you don’t wake up craving a midnight snack!

Rooibos tea

Rooibos tea is made from the red bush plant, which is native to South Africa. This tea is unique because it contains the flavonoid aspalathin. Studies show that aspalathin reduces the stress hormones associated with hunger and fat storage and are linked to such health problems as heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and insulin resistance. This indicates that sipping on rooibos tea on a daily basis may help you shrink your belly fat.

When you are trying to lose weight, these teas may help, but it isn’t that simple. Make sure to maintain a healthy weight and prioritize exercise. Come into our fitness center and we can help you with your goals! Contact us today.

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