Oolong Tea for Weight Loss

Oolong Tea, also known as Wu Long Tea or the Chinese Slimming Tea is best known to promote weight loss. This semi-oxidized tea occupies a mid-ground between Black and Green tea, combining their best qualities.it is not only as clear & fragrant as Green Tea, it is also as strong & fresh as Black Tea.

Oolong tea burns more calories than any known weight loss tea and also works to limit the amount of fats the body can absorb from carbohydrates. It is 100% pure & naturally occurring tea with no additives or preservatives. Those who have drank the tea began to see the benefits within a month, by simply taking a cup prior to breakfast & lunch.

How oolong tea helps with weight loss.

Scientists have found out that oolong tea helps to reduce weight by;

· Burning fats by a process known as lipolysis

· Increasing metabolism

· Blocking of dietary fat absorption.

Oolong tea is robust with catechins and polyphenols, which are naturally occurring anti-oxidants that help to boost body metabolism and burning of fat. Drinking the tea regularly doubles the burning rate of calories and increases energy expenditures (EE) by almost 10%. Polyphenols, which are normally responsible for increase in energy expenditure in the body translate to 35%-43% increase in the rate fat burning.

Oolong tea reduces the fattening effects of carbohydrates. Eating a lot of carbohydrates causes weight gain by increasing the amount insulin levels in the body. The Tea suppresses the rate of lipid metabolism which will thereafter suppress fatty acids accumulation & body weight increase.

Benefits of oolong tea for weight loss

· It contains a lot of anti-oxidants that helps to boost the rate of metabolism by 10%.

· The anti-oxidants help the body to burn fats more quickly and effectively especially in regions around the lower abdomen and upper arms leading to weight loss & healthy immune system.

· It contains naturally occurring caffeine which when combined together with the EGCGs in the tea speeds up fat oxidation.

· It helps to regulate blood sugar levels & lower food cravings. The tea has polymerized polyphenols that help to increase the body’s energy expenditure. When it is taken 3-times in a day, Polyphenols found in the tea will block the absorption of dietary fats & cholesterol by over 50%.

· It helps to prevent obesity when eating high-fat diet. It reduces fat in the abdominal area & amount of cholesterol in the body without causing side effects.

· The tea not only promotes weight loss, the high anti-oxidants that it contains reduces the effect of radicals in the body, reversing signs of anti-aging. It also strengthens the immune system and lowers possibility of infections such as common colds.

· Oolong tea tastes good without any need of extra sweeteners or milk. Its natural Aroma lingers in the mouth after intake and also makes your throat comfortable.

For perfect weight loss, two cups of oolong tea is recommended; one in the morning and one in the afternoon.it burns excessive fat and prevents them from returning. Try to substitute it with your daily latte as it contains less caffeine when compared to coffee.