Benefits of green tea and coffee

Drinks such as green tea, coffee and high-protein drinks have been shown to boost metabolism, promote fullness and reduce hunger, all of which can promote weight loss.

Let's look at some of these drinks.

Tea is often associated with health and for good reason.

Not only do they retain the beneficial antioxidants and other powerful nutrients, but it is also one of the most effective weight loss drinks.

Drinking green tea has been shown to reduce body weight and body fat in several studies. A review of 14 studies found that people who drank high quality green tea for 12 weeks lost an average of 0.44 to 7.7 pounds (0.2 to 3.5 kg) more than those who did not drink green tea.

It should be noted that this benefit is linked to green tea preparations that contain high amounts of carcinogens, antioxidants that can increase fat burning and increase metabolism. Matcha is a type of green tea that contains a higher amount of catechins than green tea made from the leaves, which makes it a great choice for weight loss.

One study found that women who ate 3 grams of matcha a day suffered higher fat burning during exercise compared with women who did not drink matcha.

Coffee is used by people all over the world to increase energy levels and boost mood.

This is because coffee contains caffeine, a substance that acts as a stimulant in the body and can help in weight loss.

One study of 33 obese adults found that those who drank coffee containing 6 mg of caffeine per kilogram of body weight consumed fewer calories than those who drank little or no caffeine at all.

Caffeine intake has also been shown to boost metabolism and promote fat burning in several other studies.

Coffee drinkers can have an easy time keeping up with their weight loss over time, too. 

A study of more than 2,600 people found that those who were successful in maintaining weight loss were more likely to drink caffeinated beverages than the control group.