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Green tea Q & A?

July 24, 2010 in antioxidants, green tea urban myths, immune system, weight loss with 0 Comments

People have a variety of questions about green tea. Also there are quite a few urban myths about green tea and questions about how it can help with weight loss now. So here’s some answers to common questions about green tea.

What is green tea?

Like all teas, green tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. Unlike black tea and oolong tea, green tea is unoxidized and thus retains much of its antioxidants and nutrients. Most of the planet’s green tea is grown in either China or Japan. There are many different varieties.

Does drinking green tea assist weight loss?

Various studies both on lab rats and mice and on people have shown that green tea can positively assist with weight loss. A key extract of green tea, catechins, provides a boost to metabolism and increases the burning of fat. There have been many scientific studies that have shown that green tea is very beneficial. It’s important to know that if you drink green tea weight loss can become a reality

Are there any side effects from drinking too much green tea?

Green tea does contain caffeine, so excess consumption can cause restlessness and sleeping problems. All things in moderation is too be remembered when consuming all helpful products like green tea.

How much caffeine is in green tea?

Green tea contains about 20 mg of caffeine per average cup. This is much less than coffee (100-120 mg), and less than Oolong tea (30 mg) and black tea (40 mg).


Are there any health benefits from drinking green tea?

Yes! Green tea is actually healthier for you than drinking water. Why? It contains powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals that cause cancer, diseases and aging. Green tea also improves digestion, promotes healthier skin, boosts the immune system and much more. These facts are attested to by the various research studies conducted by scientists.

How many cups of green tea should I drink per day?

This comes down to personal choice. However, most research indicates that drinking 4 or more cups per day yields the maximum weight loss and health benefits.

Does iced green tea have the same health benefits as freshly brewed green tea?

If you brew it yourself, yes. Just remember that the healthy antioxidants are reduced over time if the tea remains unrefrigerated.

Top Foods That Burn Fat Naturally

July 13, 2010 in health benefits, weight loss with 0 Comments

Shedding unwanted fat can be a real hassle and a burden, especially when you have a career, your studies, or a family to take care of. Due to your hectic lifestyle, you cannot eat right and stay healthy, can you?  Natural fat burning foods are able to provide you the right amount of nutrients and at the same time, these foods will also speed up your metabolism to help you burn those unwanted pounds.

These fat burning foods do not only help you burn fat, but they will also help you build muscles along the way along with some moderate strength training. So whether you want to lose weight in a week or you have longer term goal in mind, stop making excuses and start incorporating these top fat burning foods into your daily routine:

Milk- It contains calcium which boosts your metabolism and helps your insulin levels stay low. According to a University of Tennessee study, they found out that dieters who consumed 1,200 to 1,300 mg of calcium daily lost as much weight as dieters who consumed less calcium.

Whole grain cereal- It is a good source of complex carbohydrate and fiber. It keeps your metabolism pumped up and keep your insulin levels stable as well.

Oatmeal- Oats are rich sources of fiber. Oatmeal breaks down slowly in your stomach, thus, making your body work harder to digest it. As a result, it fuels up your metabolism and keeps your insulin production down.

Jalapenos, Habaneros, Cayenne Chiles- This hot chilli peppers speeds up your heart rate and boosts your metabolism. One study says that eating one spicy meal a day boosts metabolism by up to 25 percent that lasts up to three hours after you eat.

Green Tea- It has a chemical called EGCG that causes the brain and nervous system to work faster and helps you burn more calories.

Coffee- It contains caffeine which speeds up the heart, which, in turn, helps you burn calories.

Chicken, Pork, Lean Beef, Turkey- These fat burning foods are rich in metabolism-boosting protein. They require more calories for your body to burn and digest. Steer away from those fatty steaks and keep it lean.

Tuna, Sardines, Salmon- These contains omega-3 fatty acids which controls the levels of Leptin hormones. The lower the leptin levels are, the more calories you will burn.

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