Why Teadrinkers Don't Get Fat
Ok, so maybe that's not entirely true. But, the fact is, if you're trying to cut calories, lose a few pounds, or even just maintain a healthy weight, tea is a great beverage.
As we've discussed before, oolong teas help your metabolism and burn fat. Or, if you're looking for an appetite suppressant, try some yerba mate, an herbal tisane from South America. Typically, it has a rather grassy, bitter flavor that takes some adjusting too, but there are also flavored mates, like Teavana's Mate Vana that has chocolate, vanilla, and almond flavorings among others.
But, the best part about tea is that, by itself, it has zero calories! That's right, drink as much as you want, and no calories, no fat, no sugar. Nada. If you have to have a little sweetness or dairy, try Splenda and non-fat milk.
Beware, however, of bottled teas, which are often high in sugar, or tea-based beverages such as those at Starbucks and Teavana, which are frequently hundreds of calories and almost pure sugar.
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Have you tried the MateVana? I'm starting to get curious about yerba mate, and wouldn't mind trying it with a good flavor.
Posted by: Mary R | March 06, 2007 at 02:59 PM
Not only is green tea good for you, but it refreshing after a meal. It just cleanses the body. And it is just like water, no calories.
Posted by: safe weight loss | August 06, 2007 at 06:41 AM
Yes, Oolong tea is so strong that will definitely wash out all the fat in your body. One of my friend who works in Hong Kong told me that Hong Kong people only drink Oolong tea when they go for Yum Cha. Cause it helps to wash away all the oiliness from the dim sum!
I am now learning to drink Oolong tea as well when we go for Yum Cha! It is not only strong, but keep me awake the whole day as well! Good news for my boss!
Posted by: lose 10 pound | August 19, 2007 at 10:04 PM
Heard from Oprah show that Green Tea is best for our body and good for our diet.
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