Green tea has such a rich history that information about it has been overgrown with numerous rumors and myths.
The presence of a large number of useful biologically active substances in the tea leaf has led some to use green tea for weight loss, including it in the diet of their diets. But does tea contribute to weight loss?
Green tea composition
The leaf of the tea bush for producing green tea practically does not undergo any processing, so its composition is as close as possible to the original natural one. Unfermented whole leaf tea has:
- minerals and trace elements;
- polyphenols and tocopherols;
- antioxidants and vitamin C;
- caffeine.
Each of the components is involved in the process of life, activating the work of the human body systems.
For example, the presence of trace elements is important for the full functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, polyphenols are involved in the breakdown of fats, antioxidants reduce the amount of free radicals, and tea caffeine invigorates and tones up.
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Effects of green tea on the body
All ongoing research on the benefits of green tea is experimental and there is still no reliable scientific base that indisputably and unconditionally asserts the health properties of this drink.
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Based on the composition of unfermented tea leaf, it can be assumed that with regular consumption of green tea, positive changes will begin to occur in the body, such as:
- Normalize blood pressure levels;
- elimination of toxins and slags;
- vessel wall strengthening, cholesterol plaque reduction;
- improve skin, hair, nails.
Green tea for weight loss
Green tea is included in diets precisely because it supports the body's immune defense, which is extremely important during a period of dietary restrictions. And it has also been noticed that green tea has a diuretic effect, so with its frequent use, excess fluid is removed from the body, reducing body volumes.
Expert Opinion
The huge amount of nutrients in a tea leaf only matter if they are absorbed by the body, and for this you need to follow the brewing technology.
Optimal water temperature for green tea extraction & ndash; up to 80 degrees: with higher heat, all biochemical compounds are destroyed.
Buying good high-quality varieties, one serving of brew (5 grams per 1 cup) is enough for 5-8 spills. An indicator of drunk tea is the loss of its taste and smell in the finished drink.
How do I drink green tea while dieting?
Supporting the body for the period of dietary nutrition, you should drink green tea, adhering to the following recommendations:
- Buy Chinese & nbsp; natural green tea .
- Choose only large-leaf varieties.
- Drink tea without sugar and sugar substitutes.
- Use mild purified water.
- Consume at least 3 cups of tea per day.
- Get tested by a gastroenterologist before dieting.
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