7. Green Tea
Another healthy choice of beverage is green tea. It may help lower your risk of heart disease and may protect you against some types of cancer. It contains a moderate amount of caffeine and is a good source of the antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which can help you burn fat, particularly in the belly.
Studies have produced mixed results, however. One study has shown a 17 percent increase in burning fat during bicycling in male participants who were given green tea extract instead of a placebo. But other studies suggest that green tea or its extract might not have any or much effect on your metabolism or rate of losing weight.
Either way, daily consumption of up to four cups of green tea can provide you with other health benefits.
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