Green Tea Weight Loss FAQ

It's no secret that green tea and weight loss reportedly go hand-in-hand. Green tea is widely being touted as great for diets and also just good for your health in general. But most people just know that it's good for you and still have a lot of questions about it. Here are some FAQ about green tea weight loss that you may want the answers to:

How does green tea assist with weight loss?

Green tea is believed to help raise your metabolism which means that you burn off calories more quickly. Reportedly, green tea also generally improves the way that your body makes use of fat. Additionally, many people find that green tea is a great replacement for such drinks as coffee, soda and juice; merely replacing these with better calories can help you lose weight (although the same - or even better - effect would be achieved by drinking water).

Does a green tea diet work?

Adding green tea to your diet while decreasing other types of liquids generally does help you to lose some weight. However, results vary greatly depending on your general diet and your tea drinking habits. And of course green tea should be consumed within a healthy diet and exercise routine, not just as a fad diet for the best results.

How much green tea should I drink?

There are disputes about this amongst experts. Some people say that drinking 4-5 cups of green tea per day can best help you lose weight. Others say that this much caffeine is bad for your general health. If you are serious about drinking green tea on a regular basis, you might want to talk to your doctor or dietician to find the amount that is right for you.

What about white tea?

The latest this is that white tea is starting to replace green tea as a fad. White tea and green tea both have similar properties and may both help you to lose weight.

Do I have to drink the tea or can I take a pill?

There are green tea supplements that you can take. Some people swear by these for weight loss. However, many people believe that you should be drinking green tea and not just taking the supplement if you want to get the full health benefits. One of the drawbacks for weight loss is that you don't get the filling effect from the pill that you do by drinking green tea so you might continue to drink other liquids. Unless you're only drinking water, you may find that you don't lose weight because you still have all of the sugars and calories of your beverages.

Is green tea weight loss a permanent form of weight loss?

Like with all diets, you are likely to lose weight in the beginning of a green tea weight loss program and then reach a plateau beyond which it is hard to lose weight. Green tea can be one part of a healthy diet that helps you maintain a healthy weight.