Green tea can be included as part of a healthy lifestyle, but its role in weight loss is supportive and only consuming green tea won’t help you lose weight. It helps mainly by providing antioxidants and mildly improving metabolism.
Here is what you need to understand:
- Green tea contains catechins and caffeine, which may slightly increase fat oxidation and energy expenditure. However, the effect is modest and works best only when combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise.
- For many people, consuming green tea first thing in the morning on an empty stomach can cause acidity, nausea, stomach irritation, or palpitations, especially in those sensitive to caffeine or with gastric issues.
- It is better to have green tea after a light meal or mid-morning rather than completely empty stomach. Limit intake to 1–2 cups per day.
- People with acidity, IBS, gastritis, anxiety, or sleep issues should avoid early-morning green tea.
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