Unlike subcutaneous fat, visceral fat is hidden in your belly. Perhaps the worst aspect of this fat is its dangerous ability to trigger conditions ranging from diabetes to heart disease. Fortunately, simple dietary modifications can help shed the tricky fat.
“A 2021 paper commissioned by the Tea Advisory Panel (TAP) also found that green tea could reduce body fat, weight and waist circumference.”
Waist circumference has been identified as a warning sign of the harmful fat.
The doctor explained how something so simple as green tea can cut visceral fat. He said: “Green tea can reduce visceral fat by impacting thermogenesis (fat burning), oxidation of energy substrates (e.g. fat and protein), appetite suppression and reduction in enzymes involved in liver fat metabolism.”
The reason why the tea is so potent when it comes to visceral fat seem to be catechins, plant-based chemicals, including one called EGCG.
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How should I prepare my tea?
To get all the visceral fat loss benefits, the tea expert shared how to brew a cup.
Dr Bond said: “Boil the water and let it sit in the kettle for two to three minutes then pour it on the green tea leaves or the green tea bag.
“Allow the green tea to stand for three minutes to allow the catechins to infuse into the warm water then enjoy.
“Whilst green and black tea provide no calories, a teaspoon of sugar provides about 16 calories.
“If you drink a lot of tea this can soon add up. Adults are recommended not to exceed 30 grams sugar (seven sugar cubes) each day.”