Green Tea: A Dieters Dream
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There has been a great deal of research done in the last few years on the health benefits of green tea. Research has ranged from antioxident components to a dieters dream of raising metabolic rate.
Green tea contains several antioxidents such as vitamin E and C. One in particular, EGCG, is very powerful. While antioxidents are associated with free radical damage they have also been linked to weight loss.
Green tea contains a group of compounds called tannins which have a calming effect on the nerves. Keeping stress levels low is important in weight loss. If stress levels are allowed to rise for a long period of time the fat storage hormone cortisol is secreted and rapid weight gain could ensue.
Most important, green tea has the ability to boost your metabolism. Polyphenol compounds in green tea appear to accelerate calorie burning, including fat calories. It does so by regulating the breakdown of norepinephrine, a brain chemical that controls metabolism.
If you are on a fat loss program always choose beverages with no calories. Your best choices are green tea and water. Green tea will give you healthy antioxidents, calm your nerves, increase your metabolism and aid in weight loss on all fronts.
About the Author
Dr Lanny Schaffer is an Exercise Physiologist and the President of The International Fitness Academy. For more cutting edge nutrition, weight loss and fitness information go to http://www.aerobic-exercise-coach.com
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