Does Green Tea Help with Weight Loss? Part 2
April 21, 2008
In the previous article we covered whether green tea was an effective tool in weight loss and some of the benefits of green tea. We will now continue with the benefits and conclusion.
- Boosts the Immune System- Studies in 2003 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospitals showed that green increases the anti-bacterial proteins that fight infection up to five times greater than those in the study who did not regularly consume green tea.
- Lowers Chance of Cognitive Impairment- A 2006 Japanese study showed that elderly Japanese people who drank two cups of green day a day had a 50% lower chance of developing cognitive impairment in comparison to those who either drank fewer amounts of green tea, or none at all. This is believed to be the result of the amino acid “EGCG” found in green tea.
- Lower Stress Hormone Levels- Stress levels have been found to be lower in green tea drinkers due to the lowering of cortisol, which is a hormone linked to stress and stress symptoms.
- Inhibition of HIV Virus- A June 2007 study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology found that green tea can lead to the inhibition or repression of the HIV virus. Many doctors today recommend that those individuals suffering from HIV complement their medicine with regular green tea consumption.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease- Various amino acids found in green tea have been shown to decrease the inflammation found in this disease.
- Decreased Bad Breath-Certain polyphenols found in green tea assist in inhibiting the growth of bacteria that causes bad breath. This has been proven by researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago
With all these health benefits provided by green tea it is no wonder that we all do not regularly consume green tea; for to aid in our overall health, without question, it is an addition to our diet that needs to be strongly considered. In regard specifically to weight loss, a few important aspects were touched upon above. Green tea increases the rate of the metabolism, increases endurance and increases energy by accelerating fat metabolism. These elements are all critical in the quest of weight loss.
Further, in assisting in managing healthy weight, green tea has been shown to lower cholesterol which is vital in healthy weight maintenance.
Green tea may not be a “miracle cure” for weight loss, however with all the other health benefits it provides, green tea needs to be a part of anyone’s nutritional diet that is serious about maintaining a high quality of life while looking their absolute best!
Does Green Tea Help with Weight Loss?
April 18, 2008
Green tea is an extremely effective tool in weight loss. Is it a miracle cure? No, there is no such thing, however the use of green tea is worthy of regular and consistent consideration in your nutritional diet, as its benefits and contributions to weight loss are both unique and considerable.
Let’s take a closer at the benefits of green tea to your overall health Read more
Tips on Losing 17lbs in 3 Weeks
April 4, 2008
I just posted a new interview up on the Warp Speed Fat Loss blog that is with a guy whom I helped lose 17lbs in just three weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. His results are pretty phenomenal (and I’m not saying that everyone can do this) but he does give out great tips and tricks on achieving rapid weight loss.
You can access the interview for free at www.warpspeedfatloss.com.
I’m traveling to San Diego today for a conference. I’ll try to make some time to update the blog with my travel news and nutrition (eating on the go).
Naked Nutrition Radio Episode 18 - Keith Scott
March 5, 2008
We’re back!!! With a new episode of Naked Nutrition Radio (formerly Max-Out Radio). Episode 18 is a great show with featured guest and Men’s Fitness Expert Keith Scott, a training tip from Coach Dos, and a look at some recent nutrition research regarding psychological weight loss barriers for overweight individuals and the components of foods that fight cancer and disease.
About Our Guest Keith Scott: Keith is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
With over 18 years working directly with athletes in the trenches, Keith’s goals are to continue to assist athletes of all levels reach their athletic potential, help them maintain or regain their optimal physical health, and be an excellent source of knowledge for anyone looking to improve their overall fitness, health and nutritional goals.While he has mainly focused on athletes most of his career, Keith thrives in working with non-athletes as well. Corrective Therapy, Weight management, body composition and post injury rehabilitation are some of the many areas on which Keith focuses.
Keith is a regular contributor to Men’s Fitness Magazine and continues to write about fitness locally.
“No weight training for me, I’m just going to do cardio today!”
February 27, 2008
How many times have you heard something similar to that or said it yourself. I bet a lot. I hear it all of the time and have been guilty of telling people to just do cardio today instead of weights. Looking back and thinking about it, many of us have missed the boat with our “cardio day.”
Let’s break it down…honestly. Why do most people do “cardio” in the first place? To get in better condition for their daily lives? Maybe some, but most, I would venture to say do their cardio during the week to lose unwanted weight. Seriously, poll people you workout with and ask them why they would walk, jog, or do anything for more than 30 minutes at a time on a machine. Most will tell you that they are burning calories or fat…something like that. Some may be working on the fitness, trying to strengthen their heart or similar, but most are really trying to lose unwanted weight.
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