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Green Tea For Weight-Loss

Green tea has been around for ages mainly in the Chinese culture and has been gaining popularity in other parts of the world quite rapidly because of the benefits it can offer specifically for weight-loss. According to Everyday Health green tea is less processed and is made using steam-dry methods, it is made from the leaves of a plant called the Camellia sinensis plant.

Once I heard about the benefits that come with drinking Green Tea, I decided to try it out for a week. After seven days of a cup in the morning and one just before bed the results were astounding. Not only did I lose weight but I felt lighter and had way more energy.

What are the benefits of drinking Green Tea:

Green tea is a well renowned superfood that is packed with nutrients and anti-oxidants called catechins and is extremely beneficial to our health. Aside from the weight-loss benefits, Green tea can also lower the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

The benefits listed below are some of the main benefits that you can get from drinking Green Tea on a regular basis:

Weight-loss – Weight-loss goals are difficult to reach and we all seem to have a goal in mind for our next summer vacation. Trying every fad diet there is and not finding that one thing that you can consistently maintain to keep the pounds off. Green tea is a good replacement to the soda or sugary drink you may opt for. Switching up your beverage habit will give you a good head start in your weight-loss journey. Small changes can create big ones, if we keep consistent in our new healthy habits.

Improves Skin – Our skin is our pride and joy, one of the first things that people notice, the appearance is never as flawless as we would like it to be. Green tea is believed to have beneficial traits in the treatment and prevention of acne says a study from 2016

Better brain function -Yes, tea can bring a sense of soothing calm feeling and this can have an impact on your brain and how it functions. According to a study from 2017 Green tea is known to induce mental clarity, cognitive function, physical activation and relaxation.

Diabetes – Green tea apparently aids in regulating glucose levels slowing down the rise of blood sugar after eating. This can prevent high insulin spikes and resulting fat storage.

Cancer – A study on Green tea and the benefits it has shown that the tea has anti-cancer activity, this study has been observed on the underlying effects the green tea catechins has against cancer.

Heart disease – Green tea works on the lining of blood vessels, helping keep them stay relaxed and better able to withstand changes in blood pressure.

Which Green Tea is best for weight-loss?

While all green tea seems to each have it’s own extra unique extract that adds to the weight-loss hype. Matcha green tea has become a recent favorite and the buzz is that this super tea is more beneficial than the other options and has a higher amount of anti-oxidants.

Listed below are the different types of green tea’s:

Sencha –Sencha is a type of Japanese ryokucha green tea which is prepared by infusing the processed whole tea leaves in hot water.. Sencha is the most popular tea in Japan.

Biluochun -Biluochun or Bi Luo Chun is a famous green tea originally grown in the Dongting mountain region near Lake Tai in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. The name Biluochun literally means “green snail spring”. It is called so because it is a green tea that is rolled into a tight spiral, resembling snail meat, and is cropped in early spring.

Hōjicha –Hōjicha is a Japanese green tea. It is distinctive from other Japanese green teas because it is roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal, whereas most Japanese teas are steamed. The tea is fired at a high temperature, altering the leaf color tints from green to reddish brown.

Longjing -Longjing tea , sometimes called by its literal translated name Dragon Well tea, is a variety of pan-roasted green tea from the area of Longjing Village in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.

Matcha -Matcha is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves, traditionally consumed in East Asia. The green tea plants used for matcha are shade-grown for three to four weeks before harvest; the stems and veins are removed during processing. The powdered form of matcha is consumed differently from tea leaves or tea bags, as it is suspended in a liquid, typically water or milk.

Conclusion

Green tea is loaded with nutritional benefits. Drinking green tea can help you lose some extra pounds and reduce your risk of many health issues.

Consuming 3 to 5 cups a day seems to be the optimal amount to have you feeling your best while shedding off the extra weight.

High doses may be problematic for some, but generally, green tea’s benefits far outweigh its risks.

If you enjoyed this article please share and like and have a happy weight-loss journey!

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/

https://www.healthline.com/

https://www.eatthis.com/

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Boiled Egg Diet: Lose 10 Pounds in 10 days.

The constant struggle to lose weight seems to be a tedious task and a task that we tend to not follow through with. Weight loss is a desire that most want to achieve but have a constant struggle in executing this goal.

It can be a surprise that such a simple everyday ingredient most of us have in our pantry can aid weight loss in such a short amount of time. The egg diet is a low calorie diet and intended for quick weight loss, this deprivation of calories to the body may cause harm to your health, it is not a long term solution unless you maintain your calorie intake with a rich nutritional diet long term.

If you would like a fast solution to cut down the calories and get that summer body in no time, here is how:

10 Day Boiled Egg Diet:

Day 1:

Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, 1 oranges, 1 cup green tea (optional)
Lunch: 6 ounces of boiled skinless chicken, Green salad
Dinner: 1 boiled egg, 5 ounces of boiled skinless chicken and one orange.

Day 2:

Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs with 1 orange
Lunch: 5 ounces of roasted fish, 1 grapefruit
Dinner: 3 hard boiled eggs

Day 3:

Breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs, 1 cup of warm water with 1 squeezed lemon
Lunch: 6 ounces of boiled beef, 1 grapefruit
Dinner: 3 hard boiled eggs.

Day 4:

Breakfast: 3 boiled eggs , 1 orange/grapefruit
Lunch: 5 ounces of cooked chicken with salad
Dinner: 1 hard boiled egg, 2 oranges.

Day 5:

Breakfast: 2 carrots, 2 hard boiled eggs, 1 cup green tea (optional)
Lunch: 2 carrots, 1 cup of fresh orange juice
Dinner: 3 ounces of boiled fish, 1 boiled egg.

Day 6:

Breakfast: 5 ounces of low-fat yogurt, 1 freshly squeezed lemon or orange
Lunch: 2 boiled eggs, 2 grapefruits
Dinner: 1 glass of water with squeezed lemon.

Day 7:

Breakfast:2 boiled eggs, half a grapefruit
Lunch: 6 ounces of beef, 1 orange
Dinner: 1 glass of water with squeezed lemon

Day 8:

Breakfast:2 boiled eggs, 1 orange/grapefruit , 1 cup green tea (optional)
Lunch: 6 ounces of beef, 1 orange
Dinner: 3 ounces of boiled fish, 1 boiled egg.

Day 9:

Breakfast: 5 ounces of low-fat yogurt, 1 freshly squeezed lemon or orange
Lunch: 2 boiled eggs, 2 grapefruits
Dinner: 1 hard boiled egg, 2 oranges.

Day 10:

Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, 1 orange/grapefruit , 1 cup green tea (optional)
Lunch: 2 carrots, 1 cup of fresh orange juice
Dinner: 3 ounces of boiled fish, 1 boiled egg.

Eggs are full of protein and carries high nutritional value. Consumption of eggs allows your body to receive the majority of nutrients it requires to be on this diet for ten days and shed unwanted weight. It will build up your metabolism and allow the pounds to melt away.

This diet is easy to follow but should only be followed for 10 days and nothing more.

Happy weight loss!

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Ginger Weight loss Drink

We would all like a weight loss quick fix.. No gym, no rabbit food but we all know the promise of a quick weight loss method is not going to get you the results you want and can maintain. The natural ingredient of ginger holds many benefits but we will concentrate on weight loss for today.

This natural root can be a very effective aid in weight-loss. If you stay focused on the desire to lose a few inches around your waist the results will be extremely fulfilling. This drink can give you an instant energy boost too, which can be a great kick start to each morning.

Lose up to 5kgs in 1 week with this amazing ginger drink recipe:

Ingredients:

2 Teaspoons of ginger juice

2 Teaspoons of lemon juice

Extras: 1/2 Teaspoon of Honey

Method:

Grate the ginger into a muslin cloth, squeeze until you get 2 tsp of ginger juice.
Combine the ginger and squeeze lemon together in a bowl, add honey to taste.
Add 1/2 cup of hot water and mix well.
Allow drink to cool for 10 minutes.
Once cooled, enjoy the drink.

Remember to make this ginger water drink first thing in the morning before having breakfast and have a cup just before going to sleep to get the best results.

Results are usually noticeable within 1 week.

5 Smoothies That Burn Belly Fat Fast!

Smoothies are delicious and can be a yummy fat burner if you know how to get all the right ingredients blended together, not forgetting the nutritional and fat-burning elements that are in them.

We also want the convenience of losing weight on the go and enjoying the taste is a good thing too.

Here are some smoothie recipes I absolutely love and lost a whole 22lbs in 7 days.

10 Natural Fat Burner Foods.

Here are some foods you can blend into a weightloss smoothie if you’re trying to boost your metabolism and burn fat:

Nuts – whole, preferably raw and unblanched (almonds, walnuts, pecans); good fats and protein; almonds contain L-arginine (an amino acid) that when used pre-workout can help the body burn more fat
Berries – low in sugar but still sweet, high in fiber, high in antioxidants; helps burn fat; can help to improve blood flow
Grapefruit –high in phytochemicals that stimulate the production of the hormone adiponectin which helps the body break down fat
Spinach + other leafy greens – chock full of vitamins and minerals and fiber
Whole grains – like oats and brown rice; high fiber; slow-burning to keep you fuller, for longer and fuel the body
Avocado – healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins, particularly B6 which counteracts cortisol, a stress hormone that contributes to weight gain via belly fat stores
Flaxseed – high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Cinnamon – polyphenols (powerful antioxidants) boost the metabolism and help regulate blood sugar
Pears and apples – high in fiber plus contains pectin; helps keep you fuller for longer and naturally sweet
Celery – very high fiber, uses more energy to digest than it provides (i.e. negative calories)

Here are five delicious and nutritious fat burning smoothie recipe’s:

Chocolate Peanut Butter

NUTRITION: 300 calories, 19 g fat, 36 g carbs (12 g fiber, 16 g sugar), 15 g protein

If you’re a chocolate lover, you’ll love this smoothie. This chocolaty recipe will easily cure your sweet tooth without packing on the pounds. It has all of the smooth and delicious flavors of a chocolate peanut butter cup, without all of the fat and sugar. This smoothie has 300 calories and 16 grams of sugar.

INGREDIENTS

8-10 oz unsweetened almond milk
¾ of a medium banana, very ripe
1 tablespoon peanut butter
¼ cup cubed soft tofu
1 heaping cup steamed and cooled cauliflower florets
½ tablespoon cocoa powder (use more if you want it to be super chocolatey)

1/16 teaspoon cinnamon
Small handful of ice cubes

Blend and enjoy…

Berry Almond Carb Burner

NUTRITION: 267 calories, 7 g fat 24 g carbs (9 g fiber, 10 g sugar), 29 g protein

This smoothie has made cutting carbs so much easier. It only contains 24 grams of carbs, with 9 grams of fiber from the berries. Its superfood combination of spinach and chia seeds with the plant-based protein powder boosts the muscle-regulating protein content of this drink to 29 grams. This is a delicious shake loaded with protein.

INGREDIENTS

¾ cup frozen berries
½ cup frozen spinach
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Dash of cinnamon
Dash of turmeric
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder

Blend and enjoy…

Pumpkin Powerhouse

NUTRITION: 49 calories, 3 g fibre

What gives pumpkins their gorgeous orange color is the antioxidant beta-carotene. This nutrient is helpful in slowing down aging in the body. Pumpkin is also a rich source of vitamin C.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 frozen banana (adds creaminess and sweetness without added sugar)
handful of ice cubes
dash of pumpkin pie spice (swap for cinnamon if you don’t have this)

Blend and enjoy….

Kale Banana Smoothie

Nutrition: 105 calories

This delicious Kale Banana smoothie is easy to make and is loaded with a ton of healthy nutrients.

Bananas are a great source of potassium, which is imperative to healthy kidneys and controlling blood pressure.

One medium-sized banana only contains 105 calories.

They’re also high in fiber. Eating foods that are high in fiber and low in calories like bananas has been shown to help with weight loss.

Kale Banana Smoothie Ingredients:

1 banana, cut into chunks
2 cups chopped kale leaves, ribs and thick stems removed
½ cup almond milk
8 ice cubes (optional)
2 teaspoons honey (optional)

Blend and enjoy…

Orange Protein Blend

The high-protein, high-fiber profile of this creamy smoothie makes it an excellent choice when you’re trying to curb hunger while trying to burn fat. Both protein and fiber slow down digestion and promote satiety signals to be sent to the brain. Together, food will be off your mind for the next few hours—

Orange Protein Blend Ingredients:

1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 medium frozen banana
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop vanilla whey protein
3-5 ice cubes

Blend and enjoy…

Now that you have the ingredients to all these delicious fat burning smoothie recipe’s,

Hope this was an informative and happy fat burn journey!