Oprah’s Green Tea Diet
In 2004 when renowned talk show host Oprah Winfrey, alongside Dr. Nigel Perricone, reported the ability to lose 10 pounds in 6 weeks, just by switching from coffee to green tea, the whole world took notice. The result: green tea mania.
But just what is so great about green tea? Well to be honest: everything.
Health Benefits of Green Tea
Traditionally green tea was used by the Chinese to treat headaches, body aches, and poor digestion. But with modern science we now know that its health benefits are much more widespread than originally thought.
In fact, green tea is a great weight loss tool, just as the diet suggests. The hot drink speeds up the body’s metabolism making it easier to shed unwanted pounds. And it has many powerful anti-oxidants that actually help to burn fat as well.
EGCG, a powerful antioxidant found in large quantities in green tea as well as other plant foods, is proven to protect DNA from damage that could allow cancer to develop, and also protects blood vessels from damage that could result in blockages.
Further benefits of green tea include reduction in cholesterol, hypertension, liver damage and even improved skin and hair appearance.
How Oprah’s Green Tea Diet Works
To follow the Oprah Green Tea Diet is actually quite simple. Dieters should simply substitute other beverages for green tea, upping their green tea consumption to 3-5 cups a day. But remember this diet is by no means a fasting diet. You must still consume a daily balanced diet of healthy foods, and strive to get some form of daily physical activity.
For those who want the added health benefits of the green tea without the caffeine jolt, the green tea extract may be just what you are looking for. This extract has all of the benefits of the tea, helping to reduce risk of heart disease, cancer, and prevent liver failure.
Oprah has reported using both the green tea and its extract in her daily dieting regime, as a way of suppressing her appetite and maintaining her weight loss.
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FitGirlJuly 26th, 2010
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July 29th, 2010
I have been on a health binge for the last two years. I have never felt happier. While reading these articles, I hope others get inspired to switch over to healthier decisions.