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slimmerme2012
slimmerme2012 Posts: 120
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I bought some lipton pure green tea (not the kind in the bottles). Anyway, I heard if you drink a cup of green tea a day it will help build up your metabolism....is this true?

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  • ambie35
    ambie35 Posts: 853 Member
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    Im not sure of the science behind it but I have heard it from multiple sources. Its also a natural detoxer and helps to flush toxins out of your system.
  • Brannock8
    Brannock8 Posts: 170 Member
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    Just started drinking green tea last week when I had a cold, now using it to replace coffee in the morning. Not sure of metabolism benefits but I feel better than with coffee, I add homeade ginger syrup to it and its great for the stomach.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
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    It's been shown in studies. Don't expect noticable results though.
    There's also caffeine, taurine, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, spicy food and cla that studies have shown to increase fat burn.

    Notice I said shown, not proven. Taking these studies seriously is a matter of opinion, and I invite everyone to check them out and analyse their methodology and conclusions.
  • Aileen46
    Aileen46 Posts: 176 Member
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    I've heard the same thing. So what I've done is make my own green iced tea. Take 10 cups of boiled water, two tea bags and let it steep for a few minutes. Remove tea bags and add some sugar to taste. I use about 1 tsp for the whole batch. Then add a bit of lemon juice to taste as well. I have a glass jug that I make it in and onces it's been cooled in the fridge for awhile, I pour it into a plastic jug. I find it quite refreshing on the hot days!
  • crystalnicole27
    crystalnicole27 Posts: 3 Member
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    I read an article that said green tea helps cut down on belly fat. That and fresly ground black pepper. Since I certainly can use any help in the belly fat department right now, I've been using both. I feel like I got a better jolt from regular coffee though.
  • ncgatorfan
    ncgatorfan Posts: 517
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    Just started drinking green tea last week when I had a cold, now using it to replace coffee in the morning. Not sure of metabolism benefits but I feel better than with coffee, I add homeade ginger syrup to it and its great for the stomach.

    How do you make homemade ginger syrup and how many calories is it?
  • Scoobies87
    Scoobies87 Posts: 379
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    I heard this too, so I started drinking it a few weeks ago. I try and drink 3-4 cups a day. Haven't noticed any difference except needing to wee all the time!

    Still, it makes me feel healthy just by drinking it haha!
  • bgmomof3boys
    bgmomof3boys Posts: 42
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    tea's are great for weight loss. google it and you'll find lots of info... I drink oolong tea every morning and know that it helps with weight loss. I get mine from teavana... the sales associates are a bit snooty but they know what there tea info! check out that website too! they even have dieters teas! when I first started drinking teavana oolong every day about 5 times a day I dropped 5 pounds in one week! ... of course I cut out coffee almost completely! good luck
  • Brannock8
    Brannock8 Posts: 170 Member
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    Just started drinking green tea last week when I had a cold, now using it to replace coffee in the morning. Not sure of metabolism benefits but I feel better than with coffee, I add homeade ginger syrup to it and its great for the stomach.

    How do you make homemade ginger syrup and how many calories is it?

    Just started making it, stole a recipe offline and its wicked simple.

    1 Ginger root 3inches or so long
    1 cup Sugar
    1 cup water

    Slice up the ginger really thin, throw everything into a pot and bring to a boil. Once it boils turn down the heat, and I let it simmer for about 30-45 minutes. Then pour through a strain or something to get rid of the ginger peices (if you peel it first, this is easier), and you're done.

    There is a "simple syrup" already in MFP, I use that for counting calories. Beware though, a little goes a long way, 1tbsp was too much.
  • prettylittlechubby
    prettylittlechubby Posts: 125
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    I drink approx 5-6 cups a day everyday for about the last year and I havent noticed any chance or anything really, I just enjoy it more than normal tea.

    It is esp good after a meal as it eases the bloaty feeling though x

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