Green tea and weight loss

melantine · 08-18-2004, 05:10 PM

Hi, Thanks for being here to answer our questions.

Mine is... are there any benefits in drinking green tea. I have read that it aids with weight loss, increases metabolism and has antioxidants. Is there any truth to the claims. Thanks!

Atkins_Nutritionist · 08-18-2004, 09:33 PM

Yes, there is truth to this. However, try to keep things in perspective. You are not going to shed 10 pounds by drinking a few cups of tea.

Adding green tea as a beverage to your meals is a healthy addition to your new lifestyle.

Omz · 08-19-2004, 03:01 AM

what about green tea extract pills? I posted this a long time back in the Main Lobby but got no response so I'm hoping you can help me out.

Why extract pills? The extract is as strong as 8-10 cups of green tea, so it is much more effective. I stopped taking them when I started Atkins, but now am thinking about returning to it.

I reason that if I work out in the afternoons, and if I take the pill following lunch, my metabolism for most of the day will be constantly high instead of having a sudden metabolism surge come exercise time.

So are the extract pills recommended?

Atkins_Nutritionist · 08-19-2004, 07:12 AM

The green tea extract is a good idea. Does it contain any carbs?

melantine · 08-19-2004, 10:06 AM

Thanks for your answer, I will continue to drink it even if it just helps a little.

Omz · 08-19-2004, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Atkins_Nutritionist
The green tea extract is a good idea. Does it contain any carbs?

No carbs as far as I know. Just pure ground green tea leaves.

I'll give it a try for a week and see if it stalls or assists in weight loss. Thanks for the advice!!

Emily-D · 08-19-2004, 11:23 PM

Omz,

Please post the results and let us know if it helps.

08-18-2004, 05:10 PM	#1
melantine Stacy's Mom Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: BFE Nebraska Posts: 8,366 Gallery: melantine Stats: 178/140 (ugh holiday weight)/ 130 WOE: strict l/c Start Date: July 5, 2004	Green tea and weight loss Hi, Thanks for being here to answer our questions. Mine is... are there any benefits in drinking green tea. I have read that it aids with weight loss, increases metabolism and has antioxidants. Is there any truth to the claims. Thanks!

08-19-2004, 03:01 AM	#3
Omz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saudi (Hell) Posts: 71 Gallery: Omz Stats: 200/183/180 WOE: Atkins Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 7 July 2004	what about green tea extract pills? I posted this a long time back in the Main Lobby but got no response so I'm hoping you can help me out. Why extract pills? The extract is as strong as 8-10 cups of green tea, so it is much more effective. I stopped taking them when I started Atkins, but now am thinking about returning to it. I reason that if I work out in the afternoons, and if I take the pill following lunch, my metabolism for most of the day will be constantly high instead of having a sudden metabolism surge come exercise time. So are the extract pills recommended? __________________ Desperado: "It's easier to pull the trigger than play guitar. Easier to destroy than create."

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08-18-2004, 09:33 PM	#2
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Yes, there is truth to this. However, try to keep things in perspective. You are not going to shed 10 pounds by drinking a few cups of tea. Adding green tea as a beverage to your meals is a healthy addition to your new lifestyle.

08-19-2004, 07:12 AM	#4
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	The green tea extract is a good idea. Does it contain any carbs?

08-19-2004, 10:06 AM	#5
melantine Stacy's Mom Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: BFE Nebraska Posts: 8,366 Gallery: melantine Stats: 178/140 (ugh holiday weight)/ 130 WOE: strict l/c Start Date: July 5, 2004	Thanks for your answer, I will continue to drink it even if it just helps a little.

08-19-2004, 11:23 PM	#7
Emily-D Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 893 Gallery: Emily-D WOE: 1992 Atkins Start Date: 3/1/04	Omz, Please post the results and let us know if it helps.