A dietitian is spilling the tea on how certain brews can help you lose weight.
Lauren Manaker, an award-winning registered dietitian, author, speaker and entrepreneur, wrote an article for Health sharing her favorite teas to support you on your weight loss journey.
Green tea
Pesky weight, prepare to meet your matcha.
Green tea has both anti-oxidants and caffeine, which can both aid in weight loss, Manaker explained.
Called catechins, the anti-oxidants support your metabolism, help the body burn fat and reduce fat in the abdominal region.
Caffeine can also assist in weight loss because it speeds up the rate at which the body burns calories. It also helps the body use fat as an energy source, the expert said.
Black tea
Perhaps the best breakfast is one with a cup of English breakfast.
Black tea goes through a fermentation process that increases the levels of flavonoids in the tea. These flavonoids, called thearubigins and theaflavins, are thought to aid metabolism and contribute to weight loss.
The anti-oxidants in black tea, called polyphenols, are also thought to help weight loss, along with the caffeine in the tea.
Oolong tea
Say oolong and farewell to those extra pounds.
Oolong tea has several polyphenolic compounds that may aid weight loss.
“These bioactive components are believed to enhance fat metabolism, increasing the body’s ability to burn fat more efficiently,” Manaker wrote.
She referenced a study published in the journal Nutrients that found that people who drank oolong tea for two weeks had increased fat oxidation, which can aid in weight loss.
Researchers have also observed that oolong tea may lower insulin levels and blood sugar.
Peppermint tea
This tea may give you some encourage-mint on your weight loss journey.
Peppermint tea can improve digestion thanks to its menthol, which relaxes the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. Menthol can also aid bloating.
Manaker said research suggests that the smell of peppermint also acts as an appetite suppressant, which can lead to weight loss.
Ginger tea
Ginger tea may add to your spice of life if you’re trying to lose weight.
Ginger tea has gingerol in it, which acts as an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory, which in turn enhances the body’s ability to burn calories.
A study published in the journal Metabolism in 2012 found that people who drank ginger tea were less hungry and ate less.
Hibiscus tea
If you’re feeling low about your weight, you may want to add hibiscus to your diet.
Hibiscus tea is a flavorful and calorie-free alternative to other beverages that may contribute to weight loss.
Manaker adds that hibiscus’ primary compounds, called anthocyanins, could limit the body’s absorption of carbohydrates. Hibiscus extract also has anti-obesity effects and may limit fat buildup in the body, she added.
Rooibos tea
Be the rooi-boss of your diet.
This naturally sweet tea can help you curb your cravings for more sugary beverages.
Rooibos tea also has an anti-oxidant called aspalathin, which could reduce fat storage in the body and also help regulate blood sugar.
