Many scientific studies have shown that people who drink tea, especially green tea, lose weight faster than people who don't drink tea. Now you can put away your gym bag and switch to drinking tea. Here is an easy way to lose weight with tea.
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Part 1 of 4: Efficacy of Tea for Weight Loss
Step 1. Choose a tea based on its effectiveness and your personal taste
It's best to drink tea that tastes good, but you should also be aware that certain types of tea are considered more effective for weight loss than other types of tea. High effectiveness:
green, white, or oolong tea Medium effectiveness:
black tea Low effectiveness:
decaffeinated or herbal tea Dangerous in excess:
sweet tea, diet tea
Step 2. Drink tea every day and make it a habit
Find ways to create healthy tea drinking habits. It will be easier if you make “tea time” a regular schedule. Drink a cup of tea in the morning and another cup in the afternoon, then a decaffeinated or herbal tea before bed because it is still effective even without the caffeine.
- Replace morning coffee with tea.
- Chill the brewed tea to enjoy in hot weather.
Step 3. Don't add anything to your tea
Cream and sugar will destroy the weight loss properties of tea. You should be familiar with the tea program without any additives.
Step 4. Drink tea to fight hunger
Tea is a great way to help regulate metabolism. But for best results, start drinking tea whenever you feel like eating something sweet or unhealthy. Usually, a cup of hot tea is enough to calm the stomach and avoid the temptation to eat.
Part 2 of 4: Choosing Tea and Its Equipment
Step 1. Find a tea you like
While many studies have focused on green tea, you should find a tea (green or otherwise) that tastes good to you. Some types of green tea taste very strong and unpleasant if you are not used to it. Other types of tea are very delicious even for novice green tea drinkers. Green and white teas: Lightly processed tea leaves, available in many varieties and flavours.
Black tea: Heavy processed tea leaves that convert beneficial chemicals (theaflavins and thearubigin) into more complex forms. The benefits remain, but may be less effective.
Oolong: Tea with special processing that can increase metabolism more than green tea.
Decaffeinated tea: Same type of tea above, but the caffeine has been removed. Caffeine is effective for weight loss, but this tea still contains beneficial substances.
Herbal teas: Teas made from plants other than traditional tea leaves. Usually this tea is less effective, but still a good choice to replace high-calorie drinks.
Step 2. Be careful with diet teas
Although it tastes almost the same as black or herbal teas, diet teas may be wary if the tea contains senna, aloe vera, agarwood, rhubarb root, buckthorn, or castor oil. contains laxative elements, so it should not be consumed in large quantities. Experts warn that drinking too much diet tea can cause vomiting, nausea, prolonged diarrhea, stomach cramps, and even fainting and dehydration.
- The concept of "diet" tea is a misleading promotion because any unsweetened natural tea can aid weight loss. Certain teas do act as laxatives or fat blockers and that's why diet teas are advertised as such. However, laxatives only cleanse the intestines (you've consumed the calories). Maybe you can lose water weight at first, but when you drink something, the weight will come back.
- One cup of diet tea is enough. Serious. You will regret if you exceed one cup.
Step 3. Read the ingredient label on the package
There are many types of tea on the market so you may be confused about which one to choose. You can start by reading the ingredient list on the label. If the tea contains added sugar or sweetener, return it to the shelf.
This doesn't mean you should avoid flavored green tea. Sure, some teas contain added sugar, but others don't. And if you can choose a tea that is all natural, it's even better for your health and waistline
Step 4. Make the process of brewing (and drinking) tea easier
One of the difficulties that some people face is that brewing tea is not as easy as it seems, although it is not really a difficult process. While you can quickly brew a cup of tea in the microwave (pour water into a ceramic cup and heat for two minutes until it boils, then add the tea bag), you can make the brewing process easier:
- Buy an electric kettle. Electric kettles are available at home supply stores with a wide range of prices and are very easy to use. You just need to fill it with water and press a button or lever to heat the water to a boil. You can brew one cup of tea or put several bags in the kettle at once. Also prepare a thermos to store boiling water. Fill a thermos with water, add green tea, and place it near a kettle or workbench for easy pouring into a cup if you want a drink.
- Buy an iced tea maker. Drinking iced tea on a hot day is certainly very cool. You can still enjoy the same amount of tea if you want to use an iced tea maker. Just like a kettle, fill the iced tea maker with water, add ice (as directed) and a tea bag. Start the engine and drink fresh iced tea in minutes.
- Brew iced tea at night to drink the next day. If you don't have time to brew tea during the day, make the tea the night before and store the pot in the refrigerator. Instead of bringing soda to work, consider filling a large thermos with iced tea and taking it with you wherever you go throughout the day.
Part 3 of 4: Developing the Daily Tea Habit
Step 1. Create a good tea drinking habit
To enjoy the benefits of tea, you have to start drinking it every day. Do not add cream, milk or sugar to tea if you want to lose weight. as often as possible, and bargain without any additions. If it's not easy, tasty, and comfortable, you may be reluctant to continue the habit. How to get you to drink more tea?
- An easy start is to prepare a "tea supply". If you spend 8 hours a day at the office, it's also a good idea to stock up on supplies there, complete with your favorite mug (or thermos) and access to a microwave or kettle.
- Take the British, for example, where tea is a drink for socializing. If brewing one pitcher is too much for you, take other friends with you. Brew a pot of tea for your coworkers. Invite family / housemates in the routine of drinking tea in the evening. If taken together, maybe you will enjoy it even more.
Step 2. Replace morning coffee with tea
Start your day with a cup of hot tea. Tea drinkers can also reduce their calorie intake, especially if they drink it at a coffee shop. Most coffee shop drinks contain hundreds of calories, while the tea you choose has no hidden calories.
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As mentioned above, it is important that you drink plain tea. The addition of milk will neutralize the ability of tea to expel fat (flavonoid compounds). In addition, studies have shown that skim milk is the worst choice. Surprising, right?
This research was conducted on cow's milk. You can try soy milk or almond milk, but remember that the properties of the tea may change
Step 3. Order iced tea (unsalted) instead of soda for lunch and dinner
Fizzy drinks, even diet sodas, are known to hinder weight loss. The sodium in diet soda can retain water in the body, so choose a healthier alternative, namely plain iced tea. Iced tea is also ideal because if you need caffeine in the afternoon, cold (or hot) tea will have the same effect without the sugar in regular soda or the sodium in diet soda.
One of the reasons that makes tea so effective for weight loss is that you don't need to drink anything else. The calorie content in tea is very low (if drunk in the right way) and prevents the consumption of high-calorie drinks or foods. The concept is the same as losing weight with water
Step 4. Drink a cup of hot tea to satisfy your hunger in the afternoon
Even if the chips or cookies on the supermarket shelf beckon, don't give up, have a cup of tea. The content of EGCG in green tea actually has the effect of lowering glucose levels which can control hunger and suppress the urge to eat.
In addition, the ritual of making tea (rather than paying at the cashier) is an opportunity to take a break from homework or work, and you can reflect on the good things and also make conscious choices to incorporate healthy drinks into your body rather than empty calories from candy or chocolate.. Take this opportunity to chat with anyone who is also in the kitchen or pantry. The five minutes you spend brewing tea is an opportunity to relax, stretch, and socialize
Step 5. Drink a full glass of tea right before dinner
Having a cup of tea before dinner will fill your stomach partially, meaning you won't eat much (although healthy eating is still important). Drinking cold tea is also important. Cold tea must be heated first by the body before going through the metabolic process. For that, the body burns extra calories which adds to the weight loss effect.
Step 6. Drink herbal tea (decaffeinated) before bed
Whether you're losing weight or not, a cup of warm herbal tea at the end of the day can help relax your body and mind. Since quality sleep can help you lose weight, make sure you get a good night's sleep by drinking tea beforehand.
However, don't drink tea right before bed as you will have to go to the bathroom often and sleep will be disturbed, especially if you are pregnant or have a urinary tract disorder
Step 7. Make the right timing
Some experts believe that certain types of tea should be drunk at certain times to get maximum results in weight loss. While drinking tea alone is sufficient, consider drinking different teas during the day to see which type works best for you.
- White tea can inhibit fat absorption, so drink it before lunch.
- Bilberry tea can balance glucose levels, so it's especially useful at dinner.
- Pu-erh, green, and oolong teas boost metabolism, so drink them in the morning (and throughout the day).
Step 8. Drink tea on the way
In today's life a lot of time is spent traveling. Make sure you take the time on your trip to relax and have some tea. Have a flask (one or two) ready to use when needed. Brew some tea before leaving or returning home so you can enjoy it on the way.
Basically, the theme of this article is drink, drink and drink. Your chances of getting anything other than tea down your stomach are nil, and you're probably already reluctant. The stomach will feel fuller if the consumption of tea increases
Step 9. Think about your caffeine intake
Some teas contain caffeine, and although not as much as coffee, it will accumulate in your body if you drink tea 24/7. While caffeine doesn't technically cause dehydration, don't exceed 300 mg a day because one cup of tea contains about 50 mg of caffeine.
If caffeine causes an uncomfortable reaction, choose an herbal tea that doesn't contain caffeine. Although this problem is not common, some people are very sensitive to caffeine and high levels of caffeine can cause insomnia, nervousness, and symptoms that persist for hours later
Part 4 of 4: Maintaining Motivation
Step 1. Balance the habit of drinking tea with a healthy diet
In fact, if you can't see the results of a new diet in a short time, you certainly don't want to continue. Although drinking tea is a great option, the results will be seen more quickly if balanced with a healthy diet. A combination of tea and a healthy diet will give you the results you desire.
Do you know what foods go well with tea? Whole grains, fruit, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. Since you're brewing your own tea, why not cook your own food as well? If you reduce your consumption of processed foods and cook yourself, you know exactly what goes into your body
Step 2. Avoid boredom
Your sense of taste may be bored with just one type of tea, just as bored of eating the same food every day. To maintain your tea habit, try different types, flavors, and additions. You can keep a wide selection of teas at home or office to choose according to the mood at the time.
- Add honey or candy bars to the tea. Remember that this will invalidate the initial intention to lose weight, but a little honey and sweetener will make the tea taste better. Every now and then, think of it as a special day.
- Add a little nonfat cream or lemon juice for a fresher tea. A slice of lemon can make the tea taste better. Additionally, one study found a 70% reduced risk of skin cancer in people who drank black tea with lemon peel.
Step 3. Try a new tea flavor
There are countless choices of tea flavors to choose from. There are many brands and sources of tea, and you probably won't be able to taste all of them. Tea connoisseurs love to learn about new varieties, flavors and styles of tea.
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Here are a few interesting tea options to try, all said to be weight-loss:
- Lawang flower tea: helps the digestive process and relieves stomach pain
- Peppermint tea: controls appetite and speeds up digestion
- Rose flower tea: prevents constipation and contains lots of vitamins
- Pu-erh tea: reduce fat cells (suitable for drinking in the morning)
- Chickweed tea: reduces flatulence and acts as a mild diuretic (drink a cup only)
- To stay true to your diet goals, opt for brewed teas rather than ready-made teas. Some bottled teas and coffees contain a lot of sugar which will frustrate the diet.
Step 4. Enjoy every sip
For most people, dieting is about overcoming the mind's predisposition to hunger and restraint. Awareness will help restore eating habits and help you choose foods in a calm and controlled manner. Even if you don't want to drink tea, just prepare it to fight the temptation to eat something.
- Drinking tea has become a tradition and ritual in various parts of the world. Since thousands of years ago, humans have been drinking tea for various reasons, one of which is health.
- You can also try tea while meditating. Tea and meditation? Have you ever said, “I almost feel too relaxed”? You will be able to experience it.
Step 5. Know more about tea
According to a study conducted by Abdul Dulloo from the Institute of Physiology at the University of Fribourg Switzerland, the plant compound EGCG contained in tea, plus caffeine, increases thermogenesis by up to 84%. Thermogenesis is the process of body heat formation that occurs as a result of normal processes in the digestion, absorption and metabolism of food. Green tea also increases norepinephrine levels, which prepares the body to burn fat in response to stress. Knowledge is power and motivation.
While not all researchers believe that drinking green tea (or any other tea) is a surefire way to lose weight, all weight loss experts agree that filling the body with water, or choosing tea over candy or soda, can help speed up digestion and distract. you from unhealthy snacks. Despite its weight loss properties, tea is a great choice,
Tips
- Drinking 3-5 cups of green tea a day can burn around 50-100 calories
- Monitor your diet to feel the results faster
- Tea has many properties, including protecting the heart, preventing tooth decay, improving health, protecting the body from disease, etc. We recommend that you read more information about selected teas specifically as their properties may differ.
- Continue your diet by drinking plain tea, tea with the addition of nonfat milk or sugar substitutes.
- Researchers at the University of Maryland recommend drinking two to three cups of green tea a day for health and/or weight loss benefits.
- You can lose 1 kg a week by drinking green tea three times a day.
Warning
- Drinking too much tea can interfere with iron absorption.
- Caffeine can interfere with sleep. Do not consume caffeine 3 hours before bedtime.
- Drinking too much tea can stain teeth. Be prepared to use teeth whitening products if you want to preserve the color of your teeth.
- The freshness of the tea only lasts for a certain time. Do not drink tea that is already musty and make sure to drink the oldest tea first. Buying tea in small quantities will help ensure that you are not drinking tea that has gone stale.
- If you have trouble sleeping, avoid consuming caffeine after 4 p.m. or drinking more than 1 cup of tea a day.
- If you're a tea fan, you may need lots of space to store your tea. Reserve a certain place in your kitchen and do not exceed the supply limit.
- Some types of herbal teas can be harmful in certain health conditions, so make sure you know what they contain. Avoid tea made from comfrey, because it contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can interfere with liver health. Consumption of comfrey is prohibited in many countries.
- Consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise plan. Everyone has different needs, so you have to find out for yourself.
- Drinking more than 3 cups of tea daily can cause dental problems and sleep disturbances.
