Another study found that drinking three servings of green tea the day before working out and another serving two hours before exercising increased fat burning during exercise and at rest.
However drinking too much of the drink may do more harm than good for the body and so in order to burn more calories, green tea should only be consumed around two to three times daily.
When making green tea, it is recommended to boil the water and then leave it to cool down for 10 minutes before pouring over the tea bag or loose leaves. This is because boiling water could kill the teas catechin, the chemical which can help drive weight loss.
Others may find that drinking green tea at bedtime could help calm the body and prepare it for a good night’s sleep but for weight loss, in the morning or before meals is the best option.
While there is no solid evidence that drinking green tea can suppress hunger, many people who consume green tea daily have explained that they feel less hungry throughout the day.
This will help to show weight loss results quickly as your body will immediately be in a calorie deficit because you will be eating less throughout the day.
Further research suggests that drinking the healthy beverage may also help burn belly fat, one of the hardest places to lose weight.
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Compounds in the healthy drink increases the level of hormones in your body that tell fat cells to break down fat. This then releases fat into your bloodstream and makes it available as energy.
Therefore not only does green tea help you burn more fat, including belly fat, it will also provide you with more energy, helping you feel more energised and motivated to reach your weight loss goals.
Green tea comes in many different forms with added flavours and one healthy way to drink green tea is to consume matcha green tea. This is available from most supermarkets and has fat burning properties.
Matcha is made from green tea and is the purest, highest concentrated form of the beverage.
Experts suggest having a cup of matcha green tea right in the morning when you wake up or later in the evening but not on a full stomach.
It is made by taking young tea leaves and grinding them into a green powder, this powder is then mixed with hot water to make it frothy.
This form of green tea also has many benefits including weight loss and boosting fat burning during exercise and at rest.
Source: Daily Express | Diet
