Metabolism Booster # 2 The Right Nutrition

Green tea: Unlike black and oolong tea, green tea (Camellia sinensis) is not fermented, which means the active ingredients remain unaltered in the herb. Green tea increases fat metabolism and helps to regulate blood sugar and insulin levels. A study involving overweight and obese people found that drinking a beverage containing 625 mg of green tea catechins enhanced exercise – induced weight loss – particularly in the abdominal area – and reduced fasting serum triglyceride levels. A study of green tea and weight loss in obese Thai men found the compound increases energy expenditure and fat oxidation.

Green tea is also thought to prevent cardiovascular disease by way of lowering cholesterol levels, inhibiting LDL cholesterol oxidation, and reducing the tendency of blood platelets to stick together. It also is a potent antioxidant. Green tea compounds not only directly scavenge free radicals, but also enhance the effectiveness of the body’s natural antioxidant systems.

Source: Ronald Klatz, MD, and Robert Goldman, MD