How Does Green Tea Help You Lose Weight
Green tea contains an active antioxidant compound, Catechins. One of the catechins, known as Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) helps to raise metabolism and burn fat. EGCG helps to mobilize the fat by inhibiting an enzyme that breaks down a hormone called norepinephrine. This increases the level of norepinephrine. Now, norepinephrine signals the fat cells to break down fat. Green tea also contains a generous amount of caffeine that stimulates weight loss.
7-Day Green Tea Diet Plan
This 7-day diet plan should be followed for three weeks for desired results.
Day 1
| Meals | What to Eat |
| Early Morning (7:30 a.m) | 1 cup green tea + 1 tablespoon lime juice |
| Breakfast (8:30 a.m) | 2 boiled eggs + 1 cup fat-free milk + 4 soaked almonds |
| Pre-Lunch (11:00 a.m) | 1 cup green tea |
| Lunch (12:30 p.m) | Options: Chicken salad Zoodles with olive oil and cherry tomatoes |
| Post-Lunch (3:00 p.m) | ½ cup yogurt |
| Pre-Dinner (5:00 p.m) | 1 cup green tea + 1 multigrain biscuit |
| Dinner (7:30 p.m) | Options: Grilled salmon with tomato and asparagus Mushroom clear soup |
Why This Works
Lime juice adds to the taste and flavor of your morning green tea. It also helps to boost your immunity. A heavy nutrient-rich breakfast will keep you active throughout the day. Pre-lunch and pre-dinner green tea will suppress your appetite and prevent you from eating too much. Yogurt contains good gut bacteria that helps in digestion and in turn, aids weight loss. Keep lunch/dinner delicious and nutritious but light.
How Will You Feel By The End Of Day 1
As you will be having the right quantity of food at the right time, you will not feel hungry or weak. Do not expect to see any visible result right now.
Day 2
| Meals | What to Eat |
| Early Morning (7:30 a.m) | 1 cup green tea with ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder |
| Breakfast (8:30 a.m) | Oatmeal + Watermelon juice + 4 almonds |
| Pre-Lunch (11:00 a.m) | 1 cup green tea |
| Lunch (12:30 p.m) | Options: Grilled chicken lettuce wrap Spinach, broccoli, and swiss chard salad with a light dressing |
| Post-Lunch (3:00 p.m) | 1 cup fruits |
| Pre-Dinner (5:00 p.m) | 1 cup green tea + 1 saltine cracker |
| Dinner (7:30 p.m) | Wheat pasta with zucchini, tomato, and feta |
Why This Works
Cinnamon helps to burn fat. It also adds sweetness and flavor to the green tea. A breakfast with high dietary fiber content and healthy fats will help mobilize the stored fat. Again the dinner and lunch would be nutritious but exciting and light. A cup of fruits post lunch will prevent you from eating unhealthy snacks. Pre-lunch and pre-dinner green tea should not be avoided.
How Will You Feel By The End Of Day 2
On this day too you will not feel hungry or weak as the diet chart is compact with nutritious and filling foods. But you will notice a change in your activity levels. You will be more energetic and alert throughout the day.
Day 3
| Meals | What to Eat |
| Early Morning (7:30 a.m) | 1 cup green tea with honey |
| Breakfast (8:30 a.m) | Kale and cucumber smoothie + 4 almonds |
| Pre-Lunch (11:00 a.m) | 1 cup green tea |
| Lunch (12:30 p.m) | 1 cup fruits + 1 cup coconut water |
| Post-Lunch (3:00 p.m) | 1 cup buttermilk |
| Pre-Dinner (5:00 p.m) | 1 cup green tea + ¼ cup boiled corn with a dash of lime juice |
| Dinner (7:30 p.m) | Options: Tuna salad Chickpea stuffed bell pepper |
Why This Works
Honey is a potent antibiotic agent and therefore helps to keep you strong and healthy. The breakfast smoothie will jump-start your day and almonds will provide you with healthy fats. Fruits and coconut water for lunch will help you feel full for a longer time and keep you hydrated. Buttermilk contains probiotics (good bacteria) beneficial for your gastrointestinal system as it ensures proper digestion. Boiled corn with lemon will break the boredom of eating fruits for lunch. A protein packed dinner will help to rejuvenate your muscles.
How Will You Feel By The End Of Day 3
By the end of day 3, you would have lost a good amount of water weight. Therefore, you will now be able to see visible results.
Day 4
| Meals | What to Eat |
| Early Morning (7:30 a.m) | 1 cup green tea |
| Breakfast (8:30 a.m) | Quinoa + 1 cup tomato juice |
| Pre-Lunch (11:00 a.m) | 1 cup green tea |
| Lunch (12:30 p.m) | Options: Grilled veggies and mackerel Kidney bean chili |
| Post-Lunch (3:00 p.m) | ½ cup baby carrots |
| Pre-Dinner (5:00 p.m) | 1 cup green tea |
| Dinner (7:30 p.m) | Shell pasta with broccoli, spinach, and olive oil |
Why This Works
Kickstart your day with green tea. Having a large breakfast with quinoa and tomato juice will keep you full for a longer time. Pre-lunch and pre-dinner green tea will help suppress your appetite. You can skip the post-lunch baby carrots if you are not hungry. A tasty and nutritious lunch and dinner will prevent you from getting bored with this diet.
How Will You Feel By The End Of Day 4
You will lose more water weight and look toned down than before.
Day 5
| Meals | What to Eat |
| Early Morning (7:30 a.m) | Green tea with ½ teaspoon cinnamon |
| Breakfast (8:30 a.m) | 1 banana + 2 almonds + scrambled eggs |
| Pre-Lunch (11:00 a.m) | 1 cup green tea |
| Lunch (12:30 p.m) | Cucumber soup (without cream) |
| Post-Lunch (3:00 p.m) | 1 cup watermelon |
| Pre-Dinner (5:00 p.m) | 1 cup green + ½ cup unsalted popcorn |
| Dinner (7:30 p.m) | Grilled chicken/veggies with hummus |
Why This Works
Green tea and cinnamon tastes good and also aids weight loss. The banana provides energy, almonds are rich in healthy fats, and eggs are rich in protein. Cucumber soup is light and tasty. It will keep you from feeling tired. Watermelon is rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and will keep you hydrated. The most exciting part of the day is popcorn. Yes, you can have a ½ cup of unsalted popcorn along with green tea. Protein-packed dinner will keep your taste buds alive and tone your muscles.
How Will You Feel By The End Of Day 5
Though you will eat fewer calories on day 5, you will be happy to see the results so soon. Your body will slowly start to mobilize fat. You will feel more energetic, and you will look forward to the 6th day, your cheat day!
Day 6 — Cheat Day!
| Meals | What to Eat |
| Early Morning (7:30 a.m) | Green tea with lime juice |
| Breakfast (8:30 a.m) | Wheat pancakes + 1 cup pomegranate juice |
| Pre-Lunch (11:00 a.m) | 1 cup green tea |
| Lunch (12:30 p.m) | Options: Egg and chicken burrito Creamy sweet potato burrito |
| Post-Lunch (3:00 p.m) | 4 strawberries dipped in dark chocolate |
| Pre-Dinner (5:00 p.m) | 1 cup green tea |
| Dinner (7:30 p.m) | Options: Mashed potato stuffed a chicken breast with sauteed veggies + 1 small brownie Broccoli + spinach+ parmesan casserole + 1 small scoop frozen yogurt |
Why This Works
This cheat day works toward helping you to lose weight by creating a need for more energy to metabolize the food you consume. If you are on the same diet plan, your body tends to get used to it, and the weight loss process plateaus. Start your day with green tea and tasty breakfast. Before lunch, drink nothing but green tea. Have a protein-rich lunch and dinner that will also contain cheese. Cheese is good for health unless you consume too much. Dark chocolate dipped strawberries are the best cheat day snack. Before dinner, have a cup of green tea to help start your metabolism.
How Will You Feel By The End Of Day 6
Cheat day always feels good. Just do not overdo it otherwise, you will gain all the weight back.
Day 7
| Meals | What to Eat |
| Early Morning (7:30 a.m) | Green tea with cinnamon and honey |
| Breakfast (8:30 a.m) | Kale smoothie + 1 boiled egg |
| Pre-Lunch (11:00 a.m) | 1 cup green tea |
| Lunch (12:30 p.m) | Grilled broccoli, asparagus, carrots with mushroom/chicken |
| Post-Lunch (3:00 p.m) | 1 cup cucumber |
| Pre-Dinner (5:00 p.m) | 1 cup green tea + 1 multigrain biscuit |
| Dinner (7:30 p.m) | Asian style stir-fried veggies + tofu/chicken + brown rice |
Why This Works
Green tea with cinnamon and honey jump starts your metabolism. Kale is rich in dietary fiber that helps to flush out the fat molecules. The egg is an excellent source of protein that helps to rejuvenate the muscles. Grilled veggies are high in complex carbs, vitamins, and minerals. Mushroom and chicken provide the body with essential amino acids. Multigrain biscuit and brown rice are rich in dietary fiber and improve bowel movement. Stir-fried veggies taste delicious and are nutritious.
How Will You Feel By The End Of Day 7
You can easily figure out a more toned down and slim body. However, you will not feel weak as the 7-day green tea diet chart contains nutritious foods and maintains the necessary calorie requirements for the body to function properly. Besides, your skin health will improve, and you will start sleeping better at night.
After completing 3 weeks on this diet, you will feel lighter, become active, your brain function and sleep will improve, your skin will glow, and you will weigh 10 pounds less.
How To Make Green Tea Yourself At Home
- Take 1 tea bag or 2-4 grams of green tea in a cup.
- Boil 1 1/2 cups of water.
- When water starts to boil, switch off the gas.
- Allow it to stand for 2 minutes.
- Now pour the heated water into the cup, where tea was kept.
- Allow it to steep for 3 minutes.
- Remove the tea bag (if using the bag) or remove the leftover leaves.
- Again allow it to stand for 2 more minutes.
- Now your green tea is ready.
You may have noticed that the diet chart suggests that you take green tea with other weight loss agents. Here’s how you can prepare green tea with cinnamon, honey, or lemon/lime.
Green Tea With Honey
- Take 1 cup water and bring it to a boil.
- Pour it in a cup and add the green tea bag.
- Let it soak for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 teaspoon of organic honey.
- Stir well.
Green Tea With Lemon/Lime
- Bring a cup of water to a boil.
- Pour the boiled water into a cup and add the green tea bag.
- Let it soak for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon of lime/lemon juice.
- Stir well.
Green Tea With Cinnamon
- Soak a cinnamon stick overnight in a cup of water.
- Or soak ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder for 15 minutes.
- Strain the water using a sieve.
- Boil the water till the water level becomes half.
- Pour it in a cup.
- Add green tea bag and soak it for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir well before drinking.
Good Brands To Consider
By now you must be excited to know the best green tea for weight loss, isn’t it? There are many brands available in the market that are good for consumption. You could try Waghbakri, Green Label, Tulsi, Tetley, Taj, Lipton, Tazo, Bigelow, Stash, and Himalaya herbal teas.
Other Health Benefits Of Green Tea
- EGCG in green tea has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties and has the potential to cure rheumatoid arthritis.
- Green tea has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties.
- Studies have also confirmed that green tea extract can be used to fight different types of cancer, including
- breast cancer.
- Green tea can also protect the skin from UV radiation.
- Green tea helps to improve blood pressure.
- Green tea also helps to maintain cardiovascular health.
Side Effects Of Green Tea
- Irritability
- Insomnia
- Heart palpitations
- Dizziness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Loss of appetite.
If a person drinks a lot of green tea which has caffeine in it and starts to vomit, then surely it is a symptom of caffeine poisoning. If your symptoms are severe, then you should immediately lower your consumption of caffeinated green tea and consult your doctor.
Bottomline
This is all about green tea and weight loss. To conclude, I would only say that green tea worked wonders for me and so will it for you. So, get a good brand of green tea today and start the green tea diet today. Give it three weeks time, and then you will know what I am talking about!
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