As April approaches the days begin to get longer and warmer. You see signs of new life everywhere.
Bathing suit weather is just around the corner. Here are a couple of tips for slimming down and toning up.
Drink Green Tea:
Fat-Busting Brew
In a study, overweight adults who engaged in an exercise program for 12 weeks lost more belly fat if they also drank green tea daily. The green tea seemed to boost overall weight loss and triglyceride control in the study group, too. The magic amount of tea needed for the effect? Enough to get about 625 milligrams of catechins plus a little caffeine every day (roughly 7 cups daily). Start drinking green tea and use our free online Waistline Tracker to chart your progress.
The Power of Green
Researchers think that catechins in green tea might blast tummy fat by acting on enzymes that influence the body’s calorie- and fat-burning mechanisms. And catechins and caffeine together may boost the body’s metabolism. Brew up a pot of tea the next time friends visit and you can all enjoy these extra benefits as well:
- More energy. Green tea is one of four key energy-upping nutrients. Find out what the other three are.
- Healthier joints. Sore? Find out why green tea is great for creaky knees.
- Stronger heart. It doesn’t take much to cut your heart disease risk. Here’s how much tea you’ll need in order to help your heart.
Constant Comment “green tea” makes delicious ice tea that you keep in your refrigerator. Just brew and add a little raw sugar or juice and refrigerate. The hint of orange, cinnamon, and clove makes it the perfect refreshment.
