Green tea: Boost to slimming!
It is known that tea, especially green tea, helps with weight loss. In fact, it has been proven that those who drink green tea lose weight much more easily than those who never drink it.
What does it contain?
It contains large amounts of polyphenols, such as flavonoids and catechins, and especially epigallocatechin (EGCG). Their antioxidant power is in demand. EGCG is one of the most powerful antioxidants.
It is rich in vitamin C which is also a powerful antioxidant. It also contains caffeine and other vitamins: A, B, B2, K and PP. It also contains manganese and selenium to prevent damage caused by free radicals, zinc to improve neurological functions, and magnesium to increase energy levels.
How does it help with weight loss?
Green tea activates the metabolism due to the chemical EGCG and can burn up to 70 calories per day. Also,
the antioxidant catechins of green tea speed up metabolism and help burn fat. At the same time, green tea has caffeine that keeps our body alert and able to
burn more calories during the day. People who consume green tea daily, according to relevant research, following a normal diet were able to lose more weight in 12 weeks, while a tea that is rich in catechins helps burn an additional 100 calories in 24 hours.
