We have access to more information about our health now than any time in history. It seems like everyday there is a new miracle, a new cure for the things that ail us, another pill or potion that will make us feel better. Green tea is the "now" nutritional supplement. It has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years, but is it worth all the hype? What exactly are the benefits and are they effective enough to consider? The Food and Drug Administration has not officially approved green tea or endorsed any of its properties, but believers swear by them.
One of the pros (or cons, depending on your side of the fence on the issue) of green tea is its caffeine content. The tea contains about have the caffeine as a regular cup of coffee. There are several schools of thought on caffeine’s effect on the body. It’s definitely a stimulant, and some choose to avoid it for that reason. Some dieters say going decaf helps them curb their sweet tooth. Others say the little caffeine boost helps rev them up for their workout.
Another unsubstantiated perk of this beverage is its ability to delay and sometimes alleviate the symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Most such diseases involve the build up of a certain kind of plaque in the brain, which restricts blood flow and leads to the nerve damage that is characteristic of such illnesses. In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the antioxidant EGCG has been shown to positively affect the amount of harmful beta-amyloid protein plaque in lab mice. The animals that were treated with a daily injection of EGCG exhibited a whopping 54 percent less of the harmful plaque than the animals that weren’t treated.
If green tea is what it takes to stave off such dreadful diseases, why isn’t everyone drinking it? Simple, it’s just not enough. Other antioxidants found in the tea water down the effect of RGCG. In order to reproduce the same effect in humans that the lab mice experienced, the dose would have to be about 1,500 or 1,600 milligrams a day. The large amount has been tested on humans and found to be safe.
Advocates of green tea also say it contains thermogenetic qualities that speed up metabolism and help with weight loss. To get the maximum health benefits of green tea, you’d need to drink the concentrated form of RGCG, which can also be found in vegetables. People who make a point to consume foods that contain RGCG keep themselves detoxified. Doing so reduces their chances of developing cancer and other diseases.
Be aware that the health hype of green tea has aided its commercialism. Beverage brands have been quick to jump on the bandwagon and offer a plethora of variations on the theme. Just because it says "green tea" on the label doesn’t mean it has all the nutritional benefits you’ve heard about. After processing, it might not even be good for you at all. Always read the nutritional information on the back of the label and be sure of what you’re consuming
Fat Loss Secrets
For some people fat loss is very difficult and for others fat loss is quite easy. Have you ever wondered why?
Well to start with some people seem to be lucky enough to have a fast metabolism and some people are cursed with a slow metabolism. I am not going to try to claim that there are not genetic differences in the way that people lose or gain fat but there are a few things that hard losers will need to do to get that metabolism jumped up.
First of all lets get the facts straight on what causes fat loss. You have two things that affect your weight. The first thing that affects your weight is the amount of calories you burn both from exercising and from just regular eating like when you are sitting on the couch or when you are sitting at work. The second factor is that food that you eat and the number of calories that you eat during the day.
So what are the secrets to fat loss? Well one of them I already mentioned and that is to raise your metabolism. Raising you metabolism can be done by spacing out your meals during the day, try to eat six meals throughout the day. Another way to raise your metabolism is to get more exercise and preferably earlier in the day is better.
Another secret to fat loss is to make sure that your calories that you take in are best used by your body. Make your meals small and always drink lots of water. If you have a big glass of water 30 minutes before each meal it will kind of fill you up and make it easier for you to eat a normal amount at meals instead of overeating as we all like to do.
Do these seem like easy to implement fat loss secrets? I bet you can implement these changes today. Not only will the eating patterns change the way you burn fat but the exercise in the morning will make you feel fantastic all day long. I hope you like them as I have lots more to offer.
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