It seems that there has been an increase in the quantity of herbal products hitting the market lately, and among them, Green Tea (GT) has been in high demand. A large variety of individuals have enjoyed the variety of advantages that green tea provides for you health, however the fact is, that green tea can also be utilized as a weight loss aid. You may not be aware that you can enhance your body's ability to burn calories by consuming herbal tea. Remember that the tea isn't going to burn fat for you, it's simply a tool to help your body burn the fat (burn calories), and hopefully to allow you to reach the weight loss you would like to achieve.
Let's take a look at green tea
GT is derived from the same plant as black tea (Camellia Sinensis). It's the difference in the fermentation and preparation of the leaves, that increases the advantages received from herbal tea. Portions of the active compounds are destroyed in black tea, nevertheless remain active in the green variety. Through those active compounds, fat storage is decreased, and the loss of stored fat is sped up, creating a large influence on the fat in the body.
Why Green Tea affects Weight Loss
GT contains vitamins, minerals and caffeine, however, the primary constituents of interest are the polyphenols, particularly a catechin called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This catechin has been shown in a trial at the University of Geneva, to speed up the rate at which stored fat is burned for energy by over 30%. It has been established that weight loss will be sped up, and waist size will be decreased, through the use of GT supplementation for three month, and no exercise, or diet modification at all. Studies for instance these have suggested that as well as boosting the metabolic rate, green tea extract can help to block the absorption of fat. So, this means that green tea extract assists in the loss of your current fat stores, and also hinders fat digestion, and prevents your thighs, waist, and hips from storing it.
Advantages of Green Tea
There are additional advantages to consuming GT! The high content of polyphenol in herbal tea, is attributed with helping to reduce cholesterol, decreasing fat build up in the liver, and providing extra protection against cardiovascular disease. We frequently hear that the high level of antioxidants in regular tea, is really beneficial to our health, and since herbal tea contains 6 times the amount of antioxidants located in black tea, it's no wonder that green tea can offer even more advantages to our health.
How much do I need
In order to consume enough GT to equal the amounts used in the research research, which yielded the evidenced antioxidant positive aspects, you would need to drink a minimum of 10 cups each day. Before you rush to brew up, also consider that the evidence linking this tea to fat loss was gained in research utilizing GT extract rather than tea itself. The extract provides a higher concentration of EGCG, perfectly patterned to 90% polyphenols, which may bring concerning the most effective results. You will find that Resveratrol Select is a highly productive product containing green tea extract, and you can now try this product absolutely FREE.
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Rooibos - The Anti-Aging Herbal Tea
By : David Philips
Rooibos or Red Bush Tea as it is also known is not a true tea but an herb which is indigenous to the Cederburg area of South Africa. Due to its widely publicized health benefits it has grown into a billion dollar export industry since the mid twentieth century.
The tea has no caffeine and only half the tannin of ordinary tea. Apart from being refreshing to drink, in place of ordinary tea and coffee, it has the advantage of containing minerals and powerful antioxidants. Having no oxalic acid it also does not irritate the kidneys.
The Japanese scientists, who did studies in the 1960's, discovered Rooibos contains a powerful antioxidant similar to SOD which is thought to retard aging and quercetin which is believed to have potent anti-inflammatory properties. Besides that Rooibos is also found to contain aspalathin which counteracts the atherosclerotic processes that result in heart disease. Due to this the Japanese promote it as an Anti-Aging Tea and import large quantities of the tea.
Research was done elsewhere where the French found that hair lotion containing Rooibos promoted faster hair growth with improvement in the hair condition and caused no allergic reactions. In South Africa research found that the polyphenol content in Rooibos is similar to green tea. Polyphenols help protect the body from damage by free radicals.
Rooibos has been found to be helpful with general health problems. It relieves digestive problems, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and constipation. Having a calming effect it helps with irritability, insomnia and depression.
Both pre natal and breast feeding Mothers supplement their intake of manganese, calcium and fluoride drinking Rooibos and therefore promote strong teeth and healthy bones in their babies. Rooibos, when applied at every nappy change, relieves nappy rash and when drunk by the baby relieves colic.
Preparation of Rooibos is the same as ordinary tea. First warm the tea pot with boiling water and then place one teaspoon of tea or tea bag per cup required in the pot. Pour over boiling water and let infuse for a few minutes. The longer it is left before drinking the more antioxidants the tea will contain. Can be served plain, with hot or cold milk or lemon. It can be lightly sweetened with honey or sugar or just left without any sweetening. Rooibos also makes a wonderful iced tea.
In South Africa Rooibos Tea is often used in day to day cooking as not only does it add important minerals and antioxidants to the diet and help digestion, it also enhances the flavors of the cooking. Just replace the water in a recipe with the tea.
Next time you are in your health shop or in a department store stocking specialty teas, why not pick up a packet and try it out? Author Resource:- David Philips is the author of 'Perfect Sleep Secrets'. He is also a contributing author at Present Health - providing natural health answers to present health questions. http://www.presenthealth.com
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