Tips on Weight Loss Tea
Over the years, we have come to know about tea as something that has numerous health benefits to offer and later on, it has also became popular as weight loss tea. Because tea comes in different types, there are actually certain types of tea that are recommended for weight loss.
What is Tea?
Tea is a kind of natural drink that is composed mainly of tea leaves and other plant-based ingredients. It has been a well-known drink in many parts of the world for a long time and its roots can be traced to the early dynasties of ancient and was later on introduced to the western world in the 16th century.
Types of Tea (Weight Loss Tea)
- Black Tea
It is the strongest type of tea because of its flavor and is sold in many parts of the world. - Green Tea
A very popular type of tea because of its health benefits and light flavor. It is said to be an aid to fighting diseases and weight loss although it has yet to be proven. - Herbal Teas
This type of tea is made not only with just tea leaves alone but also has in it other plant products such as dried flowers, berries or seeds. - Oolong Tea
Similar to the green tea in terms of health benefits, it has been used during the Chinese empires of the Ming Dynasty. - Assorted Teas
Because of the many commercial products we have, other types of tea that do not fall in the previous categories are placed here such as organic tea, decaffeinated and iced tea.
Health Benefits of Tea (Weight Loss Tea)
oosts the immune system
People who are regular drinkers of tea are said to have five times more stronger immune system than those who don’t drink tea because with drinking tea, your body’s production of anti-bacterial proteins is much faster.
- Lowers stress levels
When our body is stressed out it produces a hormone called Cortisol which is said to be the cause of high blood pressure, heart problems and even weight gain. But according to a research done at University College in London said that regular tea drinkers have a faster rate of lowering cortisol levels compared to the group of people who doesn’t drink tea at all. - Prevents dehydration
This may sound ironic because drinks that contain caffeine are considered diuretics but recent research suggests that when drinking tea in moderate amounts, a person may increase hydration after all. - Lowers the risk of developing stroke
During the 2009 Stroke Conference, there was a recent research that was presented stating that drinking 3 cups or more of tea lowers the risk of developing stroke by 21%. The reason behind this is because tea has flavonoids that causes dilation of the blood vessels as well as the proper oxidation of LDL cholesterol. - Increases metabolic rate
A person’s metabolism is increased when drinking tea because it contains polyphenols and caffeine and makes insulin uptake efficient. It is also because of this why it promotes weight loss by increasing the fat oxidation rate of the body. - Prevents weight gain
Not many people are aware of this but you can save yourself from 200 calories by choosing tea rather than a sugar drink. Drinking plain tea contains zero calories but if you add in sugar or milk then calories are added in. Tea can also help people suffering from diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
Side Effects
A common misconception about tea is that just because it’s natural, it’s safe. There are actually diet teas out there that can be dangerous to one’s health such as Senna, Cascara, Buckthorn, Aloe and other laxatives taken from plants. So you should be careful in choosing your weight loss diet, be sure it’s FDA approved and a warning label of the possible side effects it may bring, some of which are the following:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach cramps
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Fatigue
Before you start drinking weight loss tea as supplement, be sure that you are aware with the different types and know what it can do for you. Although weight loss tea is a very healthy drink it is still important to educate yourself about it in order to avoid problems. Because tea is a caffeinated drink and you are having problems with sleeping it may not be the option for your weight loss. It would be best if you could first consult your health physician to check which one is best for you.
