If you’re trying to shed the jiggle around your waistline, green tea may be a smart addition to your diet and exercise program. Although drinking tea won’t make the fat magically melt away, it may help enhance your results. Don’t go overboard, however; we recommend drinking no more than 5 cups of green tea per day to avoid caffeine-related side effects.

Green tea has many compounds, including caffeine and polyphenols that affect the body in a number of ways. These different chemical compounds may be able to boost your metabolism, helping to speed up the rate at which your body burns calories and contributing to weight loss. An article published in “The American Journal.

Green tea may be able to help increase the loss of belly fat, but it will be more effective if you use green tea as part of an overall change in diet and exercise.

Besides being a tasty and healthy calorie-free drink, tea also cranks up your metabolism which aids in promoting a loss of belly fat.* Studies show that drinking at least 3 or 4 cups of tea, especially green tea, per day will help to flatten your tummy and trim your waistline—which is not only great for your figure, but also for your health. Make sure it’s decaffeinated after noon so it doesn’t affect your sleep.

Don’t Expect Miracles
Green tea may aid slightly in fat loss, but it’s just a small tool in your belly-shrinking arsenal. To help ensure results, cut junk food and sweets from your diet, reduce portion sizes and eat mostly natural, unrefined foods. These include fruits, vegetables, whole grains — such as oatmeal and whole-wheat bread — and lean proteins such as beans, tofu and seafood. Also do 30 to 60 minutes of cardiovascular exercise, such as fast walking or jogging, most days of the week and perform muscle-building exercises at least twice weekly. These include weightlifting, yoga and body-weight exercises such as pushups, situps and squats.

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