Most people think that losing weight is a tough task and do not even make an effort for it. There are also few who give it a thought by taking shortcuts like buying fat burner tablet and various other unnatural stuff that can have an adverse effect on the body. The best way to lose weight is to eat healthy foods and use natural ingredients like matcha tea for weight loss. In this week's weight loss tip, let's discuss how matcha tea can help lose weight.  Weight Loss Tip of the Week: How to Use Water Chestnuts (Singhara) to Lose Weight This Winter.

Matcha tea or 'powdered tea' is the best weight loss beverage, which you could use. It is used in the Japanese tea ceremony and is obtained from the same plant as green tea. However, matcha tea is ten times more effective than green tea in terms of weight loss. The main reason is that matcha tea is processed differently as here instead of powder entire tea leaf is used in the preparation. The matcha tea plant is grown in the Uji region of Japan where they are covered with bamboo shades, allowing only 20% of sun rays to reach the plants. This process helps increase the chlorophyll levels of the leaves. Weight Loss Tip of the Week: How to Use Snow Mountain Garlic (Kashmiri Lahsun) to Lose Weight.

Matcha Tea For Weight Loss

Matcha tea contains the most abundant and proactive antioxidant, Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) which contributes to a greater extent in weight loss. Scientists at the University of Colorado found that the EGCG content in matcha is 137 times more than Chinese green tea. The antioxidant in matcha tea detoxifies the body, boost immunity and also reduce inflammation. Apart from this, matcha tea also increases the metabolic rate at the same time speed up the fat burn process while performing endurance exercises like dancing, running, etc.

The presence of EGCG antioxidant is also responsible for reducing the bad LDL cholesterol which can lead to chronic heart disease. This magical weight loss tea also helps in making the person more proactive and alert. It is safe to drink three to four cups of matcha tea in a day for ideal weight loss, however along with that, it is also necessary to do some physical activity.

(This article is written for an informative purpose and should not be substituted for medical advice. Kindly consult your doctor before trying any tips.)

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