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Experts Agree: This Is The One Drink You Should Be Having Regularly If You Want To Reduce Belly Fat

May 27, 2022 by Louise Ferrer
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Getting rid of belly fat is perhaps one of the top concerns when it comes to planning your weight loss goals. As you may already know, this can be achieved through proper diet and regular exercise. Staying hydrated and making sure you have enough sleep matter, too.

And while it’s very important to be mindful of the food you eat, it also helps to reevaluate the beverages you consume. In fact, there’s one drink health experts—such as Dr. Nikola Djordjevic of Health Careers and Dr. Josh Axe of Ancient Nutrition—believe you should be having regularly if you want to reduce belly fat.  Keep reading to know more.

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Green Tea

Want to give your body's fat-burning process a boost? Consider drinking green tea. According to Dr. Djordjevic, "The major component of green tea, [epigallocatechin gallate otherwise known as EGCG], is a strong antioxidant that is scientifically proven to have anti-inflammatory action. ECGC suppresses the expression of inflammatory cytokines and related enzymes in your body." 

Dr. Axe agrees and confirms that "green tea is a healthy addition to your diet since its consumption has been considered a natural metabolism booster for centuries thanks to special antioxidant compounds." He continues, "Green tea isn't just beneficial due to its antioxidant content. It's also been shown to be a natural fat-burning beverage, in part due to its caffeine. Sipping on a cup of matcha green tea is not only soothing—drinking it regularly may help to reduce body fat and lower cholesterol levels."

In addition to this, Dr. Djordjevic says, "[The] antioxidants in green tea also help you burn fat by speeding up your metabolism, thus aiding in weight loss. In short, green tea is a magic drink loaded with antioxidants that can even prevent diseases such as cancer, tumors, high cholesterol, and heart diseases."

Looks like it's time to switch things up a bit! How about swapping your usual cup of coffee for a cup of green tea? It has a plethora of health benefits!

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Louise is an Editorial Assistant at SheFinds Media and covers the latest stories in health and wellness. She loves going on beach trips, trying new food, and watching true crime documentaries. You can reach Louise at louise@shefinds.com.

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