Burn Calories with Green Tea

 Burn Calories with Green Tea: Natural Fuel to Your Metabolism.

Green tea has been associated with being one of the healthiest beverages in the health and wellness field. Its benefits are well known; from improving brain performance to preventing the risk of developing chronic diseases. The most discussed benefits, though, is that green tea helps lose weight - namely, it burns calories and boosts metabolism.

But just how does green tea really aid in calories burning and most importantly, is it effective or not? We can find out the science and the applications of this popular drink.





The Power of Green Tea: What Is In It?

Green tea is loaded with antioxidant compounds called catechins, the most prominent being epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). These are compounds that have been known to stimulate metabolism. Green tea is also a source of caffeine which is a stimulant and has the ability to burn fat as well as enhance athletic performance.

Although a usual cup of green tea is significantly less caffeinated than coffee, the synergistic effect of the combination of caffeine and catechins seems to enhance energy expenditure.

The Burning Calories in Green Tea.

Boosts Metabolic Rate

   Numerous studies indicate that the green tea extract can boost the calories that your body metabolizes at rest or resting metabolic rate. In one of the studies, individuals taking green tea extract used burned an average of 3-4% more calories in a 24-hour period. It is not much but in the long run it will add up.

Enhances Fat Oxidation

   Green tea also works towards having your body work more efficiently to utilize fat as energy. In other studies, they found that, when moderate-intensity exercise is used, fat oxidation (the process of breaking down fat molecules) can increase by up to 17 percent when green tea extract is taken in advance.

Enhances Exercise Performance.

   Green tea is able to enhance physical performance through mobilization of fatty acids contained in fat tissue and their availability as energy due to its caffeine content. This implies you may be capable of working harder or longer, which ultimately aids in the burning of calories.

Reduces Appetite (Possibly)

   There are studies indicating that green tea can be useful in regulating hormones that deal with appetite which can lead to a lower intake of calories. But this effect is less regular and can be different in different individuals.

There is a difference between Green Tea and Green Tea Extract.

Although it has some advantages to consume green tea regularly, most studies in which green tea burns calories have used green tea extract that does contain far higher levels of catechin and caffeine when compared to a regular cup of tea.

In order to consume the required amount to do research, you would need to consume a number of cups of green tea per day, say 3-5 cups. But those who do not like the flavor or require a stronger dose can find green tea supplements on the market. Taking any supplement without a healthcare provider is always discouraged, particularly when you have an underlying health condition or are taking medical prescriptions.


How Much Should You Drink?

A good place to start at is 2-3 cups of green tea a day, especially to support general health and moderate weight management. You may even add up to 4-5 cups per day, although you have to be a good caffeine-tolerator.

Remember that caffeine amount (20-45 mg/cup) may accumulate. An excessive amount of caffeine can have side effects such as insomnia, anxiety, or an accelerated heartbeat.

The best time to take Green Tea.

 Pre-exercise: Green tea, when consumed approximately 30-60 minutes prior to a workout, could increase fat burning.

 Between meals: Drinking between meals Green tea may aid in appetite suppression and unwanted snacking.

 Morning: To jump-start your day, you can drink green tea rather than coffee as it has a softer energy source and added antioxidant properties.


Conclusion

Green tea is a natural and convenient method of helping your body to metabolise and burn calories. Caffeine combined with potent antioxidants such as EGCG can slightly raise the calories you are burning on a daily basis and make your body more efficient in utilizing fat as a source of energy.

Regular consumption of green tea is not necessarily going to result in a drastic reduction in weight but when used alongside a healthy diet and exercise, it can become a powerful tool in your fitness battle. The next time you find yourself picking up a drink, may be you should replace your sweet beverage or second cup of coffee with a relaxing cup of green tea which will be beneficial to your metabolism.





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