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“The day started with a cup of tea will be cheerful and charged with positive. Tea leaves contain more caffeine than regular morning coffee. In addition, the useful components of this plant will help you submit a report on time, do not forget about the parent meeting, save on facial cosmetics and lose weight faster.”
With such an attractive slogan, you can start an article on the topic “Tea Diet”. And if at the beginning of the second millennium, when green tea only appeared on the Russian market, information about its fat-burning properties was available to a limited number of people, now this fact is being actively discussed and used to reduce weight. But any diet involves restrictions, and restrictions have a time frame, since a person does not tend to limit himself in something for a long time. So, after any restriction, the diet can give a “rebound syndrome”.
Tea for figure, heart and career
Tea is the second most popular drink in the world, more popular than water only (United States Tea Association data). This drink got such a distribution due to the huge number of varieties and species for every taste. Useful properties are rather a pleasant addition to the aroma and taste of this plant. Although, a beneficial effect on the human body only adds to the number of fans of a tonic drink.
Tea is unique in its set of trace elements: both in composition and in their quantity. Tea leaves contain three main components: catechins (polyphenols with antioxidant properties), caffeine and the amino acid L-theanine. A natural antioxidant – catechin – helps cleanse the body and fight inflammation in the body.
Italian scientists, based on scientific studies, claim that tea normalizes blood pressure in patients with hypertension. In addition, the combination of polyphenols eliminates the effect of fatty foods on blood vessels, in particular, arteries. They claim that one to two cups of tea a day significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and pressure problems.
An American scientific journal published research data on the effect of this drink on human brain activity. The results show that the amino acid L-theanine, neutralizing the stimulating effect of caffeine, affects the transmission of nerve impulses in the cerebral cortex, which affects the level of neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin, which send signals to the brain about the feeling of satiety, improves concentration, helps to focus on goals and improves mood.
The combination of caffeine and polyphenols accelerates the process of fat oxidation. Caffeine, being a stimulant, accelerates metabolism at the cellular level; catechins, some of which enter the bloodstream and body cells, optimize lipid oxidation, and the part that remains in the intestine prevents the absorption of dietary sugars and blocks the digestion and absorption of dietary carbohydrates. American scientists conducted observations for 12 weeks. During this time, one group of people drank tea every day, the second did not, neither group changed their diet. At the end of the period, the first group had a reduced body mass index, on average, people lost 1,3 kg without any attempts to lose weight. The analysis showed that the lost mass consists to a greater extent of the fat layer.
Acceleration of fat oxidation formed the basis of the tea diet. Tea in this technique is used as an additional ingredient, which helps to lose up to 5 kg per week.
How to lose weight on tea
Use two options for tea drinking for weight loss: diet and unloading. In the first case, the usual diet is simply adjusted with a decrease in calories and they drink at least three cups of green tea. Unloading days with tea allow you to cleanse the body, start the process of burning fat, remove excess water. On the day of unloading, only green tea is drunk, sometimes some fresh vegetables are added. Such procedures can be carried out once a week, and only if there are no diseases of the stomach and kidneys.
Diet tea lasts one to two weeks. Depending on the desired result, you can choose a more or less long option. Reviews of the tea diet is left mostly by women, although the ability to accelerate the breakdown of fat also extends to men. The results of those who have already tried this technique show that in one week it goes from 3 to 5 kilograms. If the initial weight is quite large (more than 120 kg), the results will be individual. In the case of bulimia, the diet should be selected exclusively with a nutritionist.
Two to three days before the start of the course it is desirable to prepare the body. For this you need to abandon fatty foods, bakery products and alcohol. You can spend the tea unloading the day before the start of the diet. This technique will rebuild the body to catabolism (burning fat reserves).
Diet rules are familiar to everyone who has already tried to lose weight. The daily diet should be divided into 4-5 meals. Although, if there is no desire to eat, you should not force yourself just for the sake of the schedule. Since tea has a diuretic effect, it is recommended to drink more non-carbonated liquids. Of the lost kilograms, most will most likely be in the water, but a certain percentage falls on the fat layer.
You can play sports only if the body normally tolerates a reduced diet. If weakness is observed, it is better to wait with heavy physical exertion. Those who work is associated with physical activity, you can add more protein and a little fat to the menu.
The diet will consist of low-calorie food and about one liter of drink per day. Need to get rid of:
- sausages;
- flour;
- sweets (except natural);
- carbonated drinks and alcohol;
- convenience foods and fast food;
- sauces, additives, salt and sugar.
It is also recommended to give up coffee while following this weight loss program, as it is undesirable to increase the dose of caffeine in the body. Rye bread is allowed to be used up to three times a week and only in the morning.
In the menu you can make:
- non-starchy vegetables;
- sweet and sour fruits, dried fruits;
- low fat dairy products;
- seafood and lean fish;
- cereals (except semolina);
- natural desserts (marshmallows, meringues, dark chocolate);
- natural juices, fresh juices, compotes.
Sometimes you can add a teaspoon of honey to tea, you need to refuse sugar. Sweet and cereal can be eaten for breakfast and first snack.
About half an hour before a meal you need to drink a cup of tea, then an hour later another cup after each meal. The last portion of the drink should be a couple of hours before bedtime so as not to disturb the regimen. Drinking more 1,5 tea per day is not worth it, as it affects the nervous system, and in high doses it can be dangerous. Consider the menu for a diet on tea for a few days, to more easily navigate in the preparation of the diet.
The first day
Before breakfast: tea without additives.
Breakfast: grated apple with raisins.
Lunch: boiled brown rice, fresh vegetables.
Snack: prunes, water without gas.
Dinner: zucchini or zucchini baked in the oven.
Second day
Before breakfast: green tea.
Breakfast: a little cottage cheese, one fruit.
Lunch: boiled broccoli with turkey fillet (preferably in the form of soup).
Snack: some dark chocolate, orange.
Dinner: grilled or roasted vegetables.
The third day
Before breakfast: tea (you can add a spoonful of honey).
Breakfast: one chicken egg and cucumbers.
Lunch: vinaigrette without potatoes.
Snack: ripe apple.
Dinner: meatless cutlets, celery salad.
Fourth day
Before breakfast: tea.
Breakfast: two rye toasts, grated carrots.
Lunch: a serving of buckwheat with vegetable salad.
Snack: a handful of raisins or nuts.
Dinner: boiled fish, fresh tomatoes.
Fifth day
Before breakfast: tea with milk.
Breakfast: granola in yogurt without additives.
Lunch: mushroom cream soup.
Snack: cucumber or fruit.
Dinner: stewed cabbage with tomato juice.
In breaks before and after meals, drink tea and water. It is important that the drink is fresh. Even better, if it is properly brewed. Also, be sure to focus on personal feelings: if the body does not tolerate tight restrictions, the menu needs to be expanded, add more correct fats and proteins.
Adhering to this technique for more than two weeks is not recommended, even if the desired result has not yet been achieved. Between such diets there should be breaks of several months. To prevent the weight loss from returning as quickly, you need to gradually increase the volume and calorie content of servings. Alcohol, very fatty, a lot of fried and fast foods are best left forever to those who have no problems with their figure and health.
Proper slimming tea
For the diet you need to choose only natural collection. In bags, pyramids, with flavors and flavors – it is better to leave for ordinary tea drinking outside the diet. As reviews show, you need to choose green varieties. They have several times more catechins, nutrients and vitamins. As the black variety undergoes more processing, it loses more of its useful components during the fermentation process.
Large-leaf varieties or shredded ones are suitable for weight loss, but the latter are cheaper and significantly inferior in quality. Puer and oolong (oolong) are used, although they do not belong to green, they are valuable varieties in quality and useful effect. You can add your favorite herbs and spices to the drink, some experiment with hot spices, a little ginger or cinnamon will not hurt. Also popular is the method of losing weight on tea with milk – Milk tea – the principle is the same, but there is less food in it, and the drink is prepared in milk.
To properly prepare green tea will need: the right utensils, the right amount of water and tea leaves, quite a bit of time. The kettle must be enameled, porcelain or clay. It is important to pour boiling water over the dishes before brewing, as the cold walls will take over some of the required temperature.
Water should be within 600-900 ml. For one teaspoon of tea leaves you need a glass of liquid. The strength of the drink depends on the duration of brewing. It is not recommended to keep the tea longer than 3 minutes, 1-1,5 minutes is enough.
These rules will allow you to get the maximum benefit from the drink. Although, those who have already lost weight by this method often used the usual method of tea brewing.
The positive side of the diet
The first plus diet is effectiveness. The results of the diet are individual and depend on the initial weight and menu. If you combine a low-calorie diet and regular consumption of the drink, you can say goodbye to 5 kilograms in the most problematic areas. Even if you do not adjust the usual menu and drink green tea for three or four cups a day, you can lose a little in volume.
You can follow this course at any time of the year. And in the winter there are vegetables, apples, dried fruits, cottage cheese and, especially, green tea. But it is better not to use canned foods, it will be very difficult to lose weight with them. The method does not require additional costs and is easily accessible and cheap.
In addition to losing weight, who will undergo such a program is waiting for the purification of the body, the withdrawal of free radicals, salts, excess fluid, heavy metals. As a result, swelling goes away, digestion and general well-being improves.
There is no rigid framework about the menu and calorie content. Each person chooses a suitable option. In addition, tea reduces the feeling of hunger and promotes rapid saturation. According to reviews losing weight the appetite on this diet is significantly reduced. It is important not to bring yourself to starvation for the sake of improving the result – it does not work.
Due to personal control of the menu, cases of breakdowns are very rare. The diet can be followed for any period of time (but not more than 2 weeks). If you reduce the amount of tea to 2 cups per day, you can extend this technique for a month.
Tea leaves fill with energy, tone up well and improve performance, which makes it possible for those who work to use this technique without any problems. In addition, the diet does not harm muscle tone, and the systematic weight loss does not affect the condition of the skin (sagging, stretching).
Contraindications and cons of the diet
Considering that the tea diet is absolutely loyal to the diet and calorie content, it has practically no disadvantages. Like many ways to lose weight, this option has contraindications, which is why it is not available to everyone. First of all, tea ceremonies should be avoided by those who have problems with sleep, as caffeine will only aggravate the situation.
With increased pressure and diseases of the cardiovascular system, the increase in tone is not recommended. Tea drinks can help to prevent such diseases, but if they are available, this method cannot be used.
Also, to abandon this method of weight loss is needed for diseases of the genitourinary and excretory system. Since green tea has a diuretic effect, a large amount of it will cause additional stress on the affected organs.
Those who have problems with digestion (an ulcer, increased acidity of the stomach, gastritis, colitis) cannot use this technique, and any other diets can be used only with the permission of the doctor.
In addition to contraindications, this method has another significant disadvantage. It is believed that a large amount of tea drinks and water can stretch the walls of the stomach, because of which the appetite can subsequently increase significantly. In order not to regain the lost weight with interest, you will have to closely monitor the volumes of portions. If for some time to accurately control the size of the meal, the stomach will return to previous volumes.
This diet is not recommended for pregnant women and during lactation, as well as for children.
When following any diet, you need to focus on your own well-being. If your health and appearance deteriorate, you need to abandon the chosen method of losing weight, each body differently and in its own way perceives a large amount of tea due to individual characteristics, an overdose of green tea can cause discomfort in the digestive organs, as well as nausea, or even vomiting.
If we consider such a diet from the point of view of medical nutrition, then any temporary restrictive methods can give short-term results, and then, subject to the safety of the methods. It is best to avoid those that involve fasting and endurance testing. Proper weight loss implies a normal balanced diet and adequate physical activity and sports – this is the only secret of not only a beautiful body, but also a healthy body as a whole.